a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
(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 After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
Dennehy's
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From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She dreamed of Italian skies.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
an act that fails
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
Godfrey
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From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
heartenedverbUS /ˈhɑːrtənd/
past form of “hearten” — give encouragement to
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She dreamed of Italian skies.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
Mabel
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From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
no person; not anyone
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
Shaylor's
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From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dreamed of Italian skies.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She dreamed of Italian skies.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
make square
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
Thurseley
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From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
precisely as stated
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
Winnie
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From this reading NOBODY In spite of the untoward telegram, her visit to Shaylor's Patch heartened up Winnie in two ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
Woburn
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From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It checked the searching of conscience which is the natural and frequent result of threatened failure; by the evidence it afforded her of Stephen's affection and Dick Dennehy's loyal admiration, it strengthened her woman's confidence in her power to hold her man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After all, Mabel Thurseley was not very pretty; with the sea between Godfrey and Woburn Square, there would be full cause for hope.
