used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
Bess
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From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
discontentedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪdli/
with discontent; in a discontented manner
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
else
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From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
every person
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a social unit living together
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
set up or found
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
Laura
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From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
Nellie's
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From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
Sauntering
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From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
in or at the place that
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Everybody else in the Armstrong family did what he or she wished to do; it was for him to do what he thought right, regardless of inclinations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sauntering discontentedly along the great stretch of piazza Miles heard stray bits of his sisters' talk as they sat at work, and contrasted it with Nellie's sweet, sensible remarks, and the feeling of her perfection grew strong in him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His bitter admiration for her cleverness sometimes found vent in expressions of solicitude for her future husband, to which she always responded that _his_ wife would have her profound sympathy, for his ideas of the family state were founded upon Old Testament precedent, to which the new dispensation and womanhood were altogether opposed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Laura was indolently selfish, Violet energetically set upon carrying out her own plans, and Bess, his junior by a year, was strong-minded; something that in his view was less endurable than pure frivolity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Beginning in agreement of tastes and opinions the intimacy between the two young people had now reached the stage where conscious preference may at any instant change to blind attraction.
