touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
Brander
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From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
Denison
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From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
Denison's
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From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
a young female
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
it's
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From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
Olivia
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From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
and nothing more
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
express in speech
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For it was evident that she thought her boldness had deeply offended him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
Vernon
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From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stood before the impulsive girl as if benumbed by her vehemence; and it was not until her restless movements and bending head showed that she felt uncomfortable and ashamed of herself that he tried to speak and to reassure her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Olivia Denison’s outburst against the Vicarage folk and their treatment of Vernon Brander seemed to overwhelm the latter with consternation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You do them injustice, Miss Denison.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Though I know it’s only through your kind feeling for me.
