advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
(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 Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
Camberwell
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From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
at any time
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
death of a person
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
Harriet
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From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
held dear
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
Mattie
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From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
Mattie's
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From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
come together
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading STRUGGLING.
believed likely
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mattie's turn to change, but Harriet did not notice it at that time; Mattie had become distant, grave; in the first shock of the real truth--though Mattie had seen it advancing, and thought herself prepared to meet it--it was impossible to smile and feel content.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she had suspected unjustly; and feeling now that Sidney loved her, and had always loved her, there were dissipated for ever all bitter memories.
Wesden
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From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harriet was anxious that the old friend should stay with her at Camberwell for awhile, but Mattie was firm in her refusal.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Had Harriet Wesden been less disturbed by all the trials of that day, she might have wondered more at Mattie's manner, and have guessed more shrewdly at the truth.
