afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
in addition
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
any person at all
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
Ball'snounUS /bɔːlz/
possessive form of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
immediately past
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
Mackenzie's
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From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
absolutely essential
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
an amount of time
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
To recall to mind.
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had to think of the mode in which she must do it; and she could not but remember, also, that she might still change her mind in that matter if she pleased.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
precisely as stated
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Mackenzie's Philosophy Miss Mackenzie remained quiet in her room for two days after her return before she went out to see anybody.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The anger produced in her by Lady Ball's claim, as it were, to her fortune, had almost evaporated; but the memory of her cousin's story of his troubles was still fresh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These last Christmas weeks had certainly been the most eventful period of her life, and there was very much of which it was necessary that she should think.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had, she thought, made up her mind to refuse her cousin's offer; but the deed was not yet done.
