used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
Drummond
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From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
set up or found
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
heart-sunshine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
not any; not one
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
Phillis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
satyrnoun
man with strong sexual desires
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
and nothing more
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phillis found it difficult during the next few days to reconcile divided sympathies; a nice adjustment of conflicting feelings seemed almost impossible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, there was Mr. Drummond!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH TO ME."
transparentlyadverbUS /trænˈsperəntli/
so as to be easily understood or seen through
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
traveller's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To be glad and sorry in a breath was as provoking to a feeling woman as the traveller's blowing hot and cold was to the satyr in the fable.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Nan was so simply, so transparently happy, that no sister worthy of the name could refuse to rejoice with her: a creature so brimming over with gladness, with contented love, was certain to reflect heart-sunshine.
