used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
(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 The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
Margaret
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From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
Margaret's
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From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
a particular point in time
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
orange-blossom
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From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
carry out
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
a special situation
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In spite of these sensible reflections there was a strong sense of discomfort, and, though Grace tried to shake it off and read and talk to the nurse, that did not help her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was quite Margaret's way to take high ground about everything--she saw everything in an exaggerated way; that came of having such a poetical temperament, which was not always a desirable thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
a Caucasian
From this reading The remembrance of Margaret's white face and the quivering lips was not pleasant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace lay back after parting from Margaret with a sense of having at length got her foot upon sure ground; but there was not that entire sense of satisfaction which she had expected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The nurse dwelt upon the beautiful bride her sister would be; never for a moment doubting orange-blossom, white satin, and all complete.
