used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
acquiescingverbUS /ˌækwiˈesɪŋ/
-ing form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
(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 Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
Alwynne
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From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
Alwynne's
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From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
cause to be bored
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
Clare
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From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
Clare's
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From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
dearly loved
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
Elsbeth
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From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
Elsbeth's
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From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
make reference to
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
information about recent and important events
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
not any; not one
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
obstinacies
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From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
stoicismnounUS /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
tea-hour
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From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Elsbeth was a dear, after all: there was no one quite like Elsbeth....
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
unreasonableness
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From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She felt, indeed, somewhat guilty, and was eager to atone by acquiescing in Alwynne's plan of visiting Clare while she went to church; and met her more than half way over the question of an altered tea-hour.
which person or people
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsbeth bore the news of Clare's defection with stoicism; but her motherly soul was disturbed by Alwynne's disappointment, though she could not stifle her pleasure in its cause.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Alwynne, who from the first had been fretted, though but half consciously, by the faintly repellent manner assumed by each of the two women at mention of the other, was soothed by Elsbeth's advances.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For all her obstinacies and unreasonableness, she never really failed you....
