used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
riding-habit
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From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In her face there was an expression of haughtiness and firmness, that spoke loudly of conscientious strength and independent character.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As she stepped forward, the long train of her riding-habit added to the beauty of her slender figure.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, indeed, I could see that she was not ugly, though she had done her best to render herself unattractive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true her features were sharp and irregular, but neither rude nor coarse.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was clear that she had struggled and suffered a good deal, without allowing it to rob her of her natural cheerfulness and good spirits.
