aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
any thing at all
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
ChewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
held dear
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
Malloy
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From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
come together
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
a course of conduct
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
secretiveadjectiveUS /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But dominant over that and every other sensation was her joy at her son’s defection from his chosen path, and the anticipation of his happiness in knowing that Meg loved him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Chewing the food of sweet and bitter fancy.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
create by training and teaching
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading She did not meet Meg at the train, sending her trusted coachman alone, for she preferred receiving her in her home.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was foreign to her nature to do anything about which there was necessity of being secretive, and she shrank from the consequences of the revelation, should her act meet Robert’s disapproval.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Malloy became oppressed with an uncomfortable feeling of guilt, in the days following the sending of the message.
