used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
move towards
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
without doubt or question
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
dinner-table
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From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
psychological suffering
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
drawing-room
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From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
any strong feeling
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
set up or found
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
Frida
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From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
others
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From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
with speed
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
Sandow
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From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She rapidly passed her handkerchief over her face, but it was impossible to conceal her emotion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
at the time that
From this reading When the brothers entered the drawing-room they found it deserted, but Frida stood outside on the terrace.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She could not have heard them approach, for as Sandow passed out at the French window she turned hastily round, and the traces of tears were clearly seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not usual with the merchant to display much consideration for the feelings of others, but here he could easily connect the girl's distress with the painful conversation at the dinner-table, and in a sudden accession of sympathy he tried to help her through her trouble.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not be so anxious to hide your tears, Miss Palm," said he.
