personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
(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 I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
come together
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
not any; not one
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
by chance
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
reciprocatedverbUS /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “reciprocate” — act, feel, or give mutually or in return
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
refrain from harming
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
in the direction of
From this reading By this time his attitude towards me had entirely changed.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The touch of scorn and sarcasm that had confused and irritated me at the beginning of our acquaintance had turned into gravity and thoughtfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, however, no outward manifestation, deep and passionate though that struggle may have been.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is true that we met each other almost every day, but nearly always in the company of the children, and if it happened that we arranged to meet alone, we had never more time to spare than perhaps half an hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I on my part displayed much pride and coolness, since his politeness and reserve made me afraid to betray my feelings, which, after all, were not reciprocated.
