used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
the state of being absent
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
(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 "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
for the reason that
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
how
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From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
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 "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
Lucilla
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From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
Marjoribanks
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From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
and nothing more
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
express in words
From this reading "Oh, Tom, don't say so," cried Lucilla; "if you but knew how different the house is, and everything so altered--and dear papa!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
carry out
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
male cat
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure he had a kind of right, being a cousin, and newly returned after so long an absence; but it was embarrassing all the same.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was natural, and indeed it was only proper, that Miss Marjoribanks should cry--which she did abundantly, partly for grief, and partly because of the flutter of agitation, and something like joy, in which she was, and which, considering that she had always frankly owned that she was fond of Tom, was quite natural too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She cried with honest abandonment, and did not take much notice what her cousin was doing to comfort her, though indeed he applied himself to that benevolent office in the most anxious way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I never saw you look so nice all your life," cried Tom energetically; and he took hold of both her hands, and looked into her face more and more.
