Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

a young person of either sex

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

consider bad or wrong

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

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From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

one or the other of two

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

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From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

held dear

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

easily perceived; easy to become aware of

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

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From this reading REDMAIN.

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From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

express the need or desire for

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

express in words

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She always behaved to them, of course, with perfect propriety; never refused any small request; never showed resentment when blamed--never felt any, for she did not care enough to be angry or sorry that father or mother should disapprove.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

having passed out of existence

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

at the time that

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading In the autumn the Redmains went to Durnmelling: why they did so, I should find it hard to say.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.

a late time of life

From this reading If, when a child, Hesper loved either of her parents, the experiences of later years had so heaped that filial affection with the fallen leaves of dead hopes and vanished dreams, that there was now nothing in her heart recognizable to herself as love to father or mother.