used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
Alette
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From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
move towards
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
Astrid
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From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
ContentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
at any time
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
set up or found
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
Harald
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From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
full of life and energy
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
for more time
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
social deportment
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
not any; not one
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
no person; not anyone
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
others
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From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
Susanna's
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From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So in reality did Harald; and a better listener than Susanna could nobody have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
well-educatedadjectiveUS /ˈweˈledʒəkeɪtɪd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading Alette was lively, agreeable, and well-educated; but she liked best to hear herself talk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading He found Susanna's manners altered for the better; there was in them a something quieter, and, at the same time, gentler than before; whilst she was now always so kind, so attentive, and thought of everything which could give pleasure to others.
which person or people
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw, at the same time, with what silent solicitude her thoughts followed Mrs. Astrid, who now, at the approach of autumn--it was then the end of August--appeared to have relapsed into her dark and silent mood, out of which she had been aroused for some time.
