used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
divisible by two
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
participator
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From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
by chance
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
Rachel'snounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
reflexnounUS /ˈriːfleks/
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
Rendel
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From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
a special situation
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
uncriticaladjectiveUS /ənˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when, instead of being the spectator of the situation, he became an active participator in it, when the stream of Rachel's filial devotion was diverted from that of her conjugal duties, it unconsciously assumed another aspect in his eyes.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
at the time that
From this reading It is difficult to judge of any course of conduct entirely on its own merits, when it has a reflex action on ourselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When Rendel before his marriage used to go to Prince's Gate and to see Rachel, absolutely oblivious of herself, hovering tenderly round her mother, watching to see that her father's wishes were fulfilled, that unselfish devotion and absorption in filial duty seemed to him the most entirely beautiful thing on this earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The devoted, uncritical affection for her father which had grown up with her life was in her mind so absolutely taken for granted as one of the foundations of existence, that it did not even occur to her that Rendel might possibly not look at it in the same light.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But not for worlds would he have put into words the annoyance he could not help feeling, and Rachel was entirely unconscious of his attitude.
