accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
Digby
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From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
drawing-room
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From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
divisible by two
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
gnawsverbUS /nɔːz/
third-person singular of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
Lansmere
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From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
immediately past
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
on the contrary
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
done under pressure
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
in the direction of
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
precisely as stated
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leonard was shown into the drawing-room, and it so chanced that Helen was there alone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Could I have foreseen this when we two orphans stood by the mournful bridge,--so friendless, so desolate, and so clinging each to each?
at the time that
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl's soft face was sadly changed, even since Leonard had seen it last; for the grief of natures mild and undemonstrative as hers, gnaws with quick ravages; but at Leonard's unexpected entrance, the colour rushed so vividly to the pale cheeks that its hectic might be taken for the lustre of bloom and health.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She rose hurriedly, and in great confusion faltered out, "that she believed Lady Lansmere was in her room,--she would go for her," and moved towards the door, without seeming to notice the hand tremulously held forth to her; when Leonard exclaimed in uncontrollable emotions which pierced to her very heart, in the keen accent of reproach,--
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Miss Digby--oh, Helen--is it thus that you greet me,--rather thus that you shun me?
