used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
anew
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
Brander
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From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
cannot
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From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
Cuthbert's
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From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
Denison's
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From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
come together
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
not any; not one
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not quite true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
Olivia
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From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
like better; value more highly
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This was not quite true.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
St
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From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not quite true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This was not quite true.
Vernon
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From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
precisely as stated
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She felt very thankful, however, as the days went by, that no story and no rumors about the vicar of St. Cuthbert’s reached Mrs. Denison’s ears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
at the time that
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading But, then, the sentiments awakened by the overheard interview in the churchyard and by Miss Williams’ suggestions were so largely mingled with doubt, disgust, and horror, that on the whole she felt she would infinitely prefer, in spite of his kindness, never to meet him again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any one who could have seen into the workings of Olivia Denison’s heart and mind when she was left to herself would probably have pronounced her to be “in love” with the Reverend Vernon Brander.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She did indeed feel a very strong interest in the hermit vicar and his mysterious history; and such interest in a young girl’s mind cannot exist quite apart from sentiment.
