used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
in addition
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
Boyce
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From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
civilising
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From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
divinelyadverbUS /dɪˈvaɪnli/
by divine means
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
set up or found
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
full-faced
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From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
a young female
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
HardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
How
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From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
and nothing more
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
Marcella
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From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
Marcella's
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From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
Mellor
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From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
as might be expected
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
rector's
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From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
roundlyadverbUS /ˈraʊndli/
in a round manner
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Mary Harden was naturally a short, roundly made girl, neither pretty nor plain, with grey-blue eyes, a shy manner, and a heart all goodness.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Her brother was like unto her--also short, round, and full-faced, with the same attractive eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had fallen in love with Miss Boyce from the beginning, was now just advanced to this privilege of kissing, and being entirely convinced that her new friend possessed all virtues and all knowledge, found it not difficult to hold that she had been divinely sent to sustain her brother and herself in the disheartening task of civilising Mellor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as Marcella took some of her burdens from her, Miss Harden kissed Marcella's cheek with a sort of timid eagerness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How kind of you!" said the rector's sister, enthusiastically; "but I thought you would come and help us."
