used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
befriendingverbUS /bɪˈfrendɪŋ/
-ing form of “befriend” — become friends with
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
cloak-room
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From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
divisible by two
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
HUMILIATIONnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading JULIA'S HUMILIATION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
JULIA'S
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From this reading JULIA'S HUMILIATION.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
full of life and energy
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
Mabel
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From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
accept an excuse for
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
express in words
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that although she had done right in befriending Mabel she had not done it in a Christian spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A lively conversation was being carried on in the cloak-room, but suddenly ceased as they entered.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading A tender conscience is easily aroused, and Ruth's had been troubling her since the previous afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
at the time that
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She almost decided that she ought to beg her cousin's pardon, and was even thinking what it would be advisable to say, when Julia's question stirred her worst feelings to activity, and she answered curtly that she should do as she pleased.
