inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
(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 “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she wished to make sure of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
Gilberte
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From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
engage in
From this reading But she wished to make sure of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
Mlle
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From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But she wished to make sure of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The infallible instinct, which is the experience of inexperienced young girls, told her that it was not chance alone that brought this stranger in her way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She managed so well, that each day of the following week, the hour of their walk was changed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He never failed, as he passed by Mlle. Gilberte, to look down, or turn his head slightly away; and in spite of this, in spite of the expression of respect which she had detected upon his face, she could not help blushing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But she wished to make sure of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Which is absurd,” she thought; “for after all, what on earth do I care for that young man?”
