used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
(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 It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
alloynounUS /ˈælɔɪ/
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
Denzil
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From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
Devereaux
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From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
duchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
equivocationnounUS /ɪkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY LAMORNA.
LAMORNA
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From this reading LADY LAMORNA.
immediately past
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
for more time
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
by chance
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
Porthellick
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From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
Rhoscadzhel
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From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
upbraidverbUS /ˈʌpbreɪd/
express criticism towards
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
be dressed in
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
which person or people
From this reading Denzil and his sister attributed her alternate fits of radiance and silence to pleasure at the anticipated return of their father, who on this occasion had necessarily been longer absent than usual from the Villa at Porthellick.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She was at last Constance Lady Lamorna of Rhoscadzhel--the wife of him who represented one of the oldest, and perhaps, most noble families in the duchy; but one passage in her husband's letter troubled and perplexed her, though it caused neither fear nor doubt--of one kind at least--in her loving and trusting heart.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a difficult task for Constance Devereaux to conceal her undeniable joy from her affectionate and observant son and daughter; and her heart would sometimes upbraid her that she should feel thus happy on an occasion which must cause them all to wear mourning, the external livery of at least conventional woe.
a late time of life
From this reading The equivocation and anxiety of years--years the happiness of which had in it so much of alloy--were about to be removed now!
