used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
(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 All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND PRIDE.
from appearances alone
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
make calm or still
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
put on clothes
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
Eunice
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From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
Eveline
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From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND PRIDE.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
others
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From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading LOVE AND PRIDE.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
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 Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading During that time the characters of Eveline and Eunice have developed themselves, more and more, toward a fixed maturity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
which person or people
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All who come into close contact with her, love her for the sweetness of her temper, and the gentle spirit that utters itself in the tones of her voice, and the mild light of her calm blue eyes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading While the former is still as gay and fond of dress and company as before, the latter has retired more and more, apparently, within herself, but really into the exercise of those purer thoughts and affections, that look to the good of others.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years have glided away since the opening of our story.
