used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
banishingverbUS /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
demanding attention
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
put on clothes
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
at any time
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
Marshire
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From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
Pensee
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From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
the possibility of future success
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
Reckage
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From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
reproached
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From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
Sara
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From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
get rid of
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sara had spent the morning crying bitterly, in bed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She held at bay every thought of Robert Orange, and formed the resolve of banishing him from her mind for ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time she had taken it up, turned it over, shed fresh tears, and reproached herself for indecision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her letter to the Duke of Marshire was on the table by her side.
at the time that
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When the time came to dress for luncheon, she brightened a little, for the prospect of disguising her true feelings in the presence of Lord Reckage and Pensee appealed to that genius for mischief which animated the whole current of her life.
