to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
Ann
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From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading SIGNS OF CHANGE.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
expediteverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪt/
speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
Mattie
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From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
not any; not one
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF CHANGE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
PacketnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
prejudicialadjectiveUS /ˌpredʒəˈdɪʃəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF CHANGE.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
not in physical motion
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gray, though he had not remarked any change that was prejudicial to his daughter Mattie, was quick enough to detect the new difference in her manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was more gentle, less distracted, kinder in her way altogether, more thoughtful of what his requirements consisted, and which was the best way to expedite them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew then that she had not been "her old self," as Ann Packet had termed it, by the old manner which was now substituted.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If she smiled with an effort still, _that_ he did not remark; he felt the benefit of the change and was content with it; he knew no reason why there should be any effort in her looks.
