aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
Del
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From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
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 Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
engage in
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
mortgagedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒd/
burdened with legal or financial obligations
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
on one occasion
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
San
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From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
Sanderson
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From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
Valles
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From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading She was surprised to find the family much less prosperous than formerly, and the ranch mortgaged for almost its value.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having failed so completely in the early part of our intimacy to penetrate her character, I offer the reader an advantage; and that the events which follow may be better understood, I have endeavored to make plain her supreme selfishness.
which person or people
From this reading As previously stated, it was she who first told me about the home of the Del Valles.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It has appeared wise to relate at once my warranted impression of Mrs. Sanderson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year before, she had gone to the ranch in quest of the exquisite drawn work, done upon the finest linen, for which the Dona Maria was famous; and so charmed had the lady been with the recollection of the picturesque visit, that she hastened, upon her return to San Gabriel, to renew the acquaintance.
