used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
anew
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
any thing at all
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
set up or found
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
Laurence's
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From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
the act of departing
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Never had she been more active or energetic in her home duties, never more resolutely cheerful.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
school-room
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From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
unfrequently
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From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eugenia, on the contrary, was eminently pleased with herself, and had thoroughly recovered her own respect.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Sydney watched her, wondered, and admired, but still could not feel quite as easy in her mind as before the talk in the old school-room.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Constantly during the next few days she found herself speculating on the possibility of her meeting Captain Chancellor again, recalling his words, and looks, and tones; but these "follies" she did her best to discourage.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The "forgetting all about him" was not to be done in a minute, she found, though she set to work at it vehemently enough; for the leaving anything alone, allowing a possible evil to die a natural death, as is not unfrequently the wisest policy, was a negative course quite opposed to Miss Laurence's principles.
