used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
(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 Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
Alwynne's
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From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
confessornoun
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
carefully weighed
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
command with authority
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
emulations
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From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
impersonallyadverb
without warmth
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
Louise
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From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
engage in
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
an educational institution
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told him the story of Louise; and he felt sick as he listened.
uncriticaladjectiveUS /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
UnintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
valuationnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃən/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Unintentionally, for she was obviously absorbed in her school and uncritical in her attitude to it, she gave him a vivid enough impression of the system in force, of the deliberate encouragement of much that he considered unhealthy, if not unnatural.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He detected an hysterical tendency in the emulations and enthusiasms to which she referred.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Alwynne's words, after the months of silence, came rushing out, breaking down all barriers, sweeping on in unnatural fluency.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she was simple and direct, entirely sincere; accepting him at his own valuation, impersonally, as confessor and comforter, without a side glance at the impression she might make, or its effect on their after relations.
