used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
conflictedverbUS /kənˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “conflict” — be in conflict
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
carefully weighed
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
the act of discovering something
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
ELECTRA'S
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From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
divisible by two
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
set up or found
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
Irene
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From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
something that is lost
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
engage in
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
Margaret
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From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
on one occasion
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
an educational institution
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading ELECTRA'S DISCOVERY From early childhood Irene had experienced a sensation of loneliness.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
carry out
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
a special situation
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that her beauty was extraordinary; he was proud of the fact; and having provided her with a good music master, and sent her to the best school in the county, he left her to employ her leisure as inclination prompted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Margaret considered her "a strange little thing," and rarely interfered with her plans in any respect, while her father seemed to take it for granted that she required no looking after.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doubtless the loss of her mother enhanced this feeling, but the peculiarity of her mental organization would have necessitated it even under happier auspices.
be the cause or source of
From this reading Occasionally her will conflicted with his, and more than once he found it impossible to make her yield assent to his wishes.
