Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

Having no one else present.

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

in addition

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

the act of departing

From this reading This was a new departure.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

the organ of sight

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

a boy or man

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

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From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

a reformed prostitute

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This was a new departure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

hurting

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had not so far evinced the faintest interest in the dull routine of home duties which are of the nature of kindnesses, and had often reproached Magdalen for spending herself in them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the weeks which followed Fay's confession Magdalen became aware that she watched her, and aware also that she avoided her, was never alone with her if she could help it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At this time Fay began to do many small kindnesses, and to talk much of the importance of work for others, of the duty of taking an interest in our fellow creatures.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Look through a keyhole, and your eye will be sore.