used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
apart from; not including
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
set up or found
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
a young female
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
new-found
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From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
not any; not one
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
on one occasion
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
Phillis
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From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
Phillis's
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From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
resting-place
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From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
sentimentalitynounUS /ˌsentəmenˈtælɪti/
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nan testified her pleasure on more than one occasion: jealousy never found a resting-place in a corner of her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time she felt feminine friendship a possibility, and hailed it as a new-found joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
in the direction of
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
UNINVITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the next few days Grace and Phillis made great strides towards intimacy; and, as though some magnetic influence attracted each to each, they were to be found constantly together.
belonging to which person
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither of them was a girl to indulge in gushing sentimentality; but Grace, whose refined intellectual nature had hitherto met with no response except from her brother, perceived at once Phillis's innate superiority and clear generous temperament.
