used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
conscience-stricken
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From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
DowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
Drummond
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From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
Drummonds
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From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
at any time
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
Nelly
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From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
Nelly's
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From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
OddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
accept an excuse for
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was immensely proud, in her secret heart, of the deeds of the Drummonds.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something of the love Lady Drummond had borne for her husband had passed on to his niece.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
in the direction of
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
under normal conditions
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HEART OF A FATHER Oddly enough, seeing the General's feeling towards his sister-in-law, seeing, too, that he and Nelly had hardly ever had a thought or taste that was not in common, a certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond.
accept gladly
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
at the time that
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
which person or people
From this reading There were times when Nelly's eyes asked pardon of the Dowager for some offence committed against her, and this usually happened when the Dowager was making much of her, as of a daughter-in-law who would be dearly welcome when the time came.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An acute observer would have said that the affection had something conscience-stricken about it.
