to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
Harrington
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From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
Lettice
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From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
a female domestic
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
Milly
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From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Poor Milly Harrington had faithfully kept her promise of amendment.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
be seated
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was plain that she was not happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
a shaky motion
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
at the time that
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She was as loyal and serviceable to her mistress as any one could be, and evidently did her utmost to show her gratitude to Lettice, studying her tastes, and, as far possible, anticipating her wishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When not making an effort to be cheerful as part of her daily duty, she would sit brooding over the past and trembling for the future; and, though she tried to conceal her hopeless moods, they had not altogether escaped notice.
