used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
(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 A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
Denbigh
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From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
the act of departing
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
Emily
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From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
Jane
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From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
something that is lost
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A day elapsed between the departure of Denbigh and the reappearance of Emily amongst her friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Her parents noticed this alteration with an uneasiness that was somewhat embittered by the consciousness of a neglect of some of those duties that experience now seemed to indicate, could never be forgotten with impunity.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
communicated in words
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
(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 Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A loss of the rich color which ordinarily glowed on her healthful cheek might be noticed; but the placid sweetness and graceful composure which regulated her former conduct pervaded all she did or uttered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not so with Jane: her pride had suffered more than her feelings--her imagination had been more deceived than her judgment--and although too well bred and soft by nature to become rude or captious, she was changed from a communicative, to a reserved; from a confiding, to a suspicious companion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An indifferent observer would have thought her much graver and less animated than usual.
