used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDNA HAS A GRIEVANCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
after-thoughts
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From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
EDNA
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From this reading EDNA HAS A GRIEVANCE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
the act of giving
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
GRIEVANCEnounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading EDNA HAS A GRIEVANCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDNA HAS A GRIEVANCE.
Hatty
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From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bessie did not concern herself much about her friend's coldness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
a human being
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
Richard
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From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
express in words
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
self-tormentor
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From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading She had tried to atone to Richard for his sister's unkindness, and she had succeeded in giving one person pleasure.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
which person or people
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I dare say her conscience tells her that she has been naughty, and that makes her cross with me," thought Bessie, who was too healthy minded to harbor unnecessary scruples.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Hatty would have made herself wretched under the circumstances; would have accused herself of boldness, and love of display, and a want of consideration for Edna; for Hatty, who was a self-tormentor by nature, could spin a whole web of worries out of a single thread; but Bessie never troubled herself with morbid after-thoughts.
