used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
anew
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
apologistnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒəst/
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
the two together, not just one
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
dearly loved
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
wanted intensely
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
dressing-room
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From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
in a serious manner
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
Ellen
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From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
a social unit living together
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
fretfulnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
the act of giving
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
Harewood
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From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
and nothing more
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
Matilda
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From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
come together
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
not in physical motion
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
accept gladly
From this reading Before she had time to welcome them, Ellen, running up stairs, hurried with her into the dressing-room, and closed the door with an air of secrecy which showed her expectation of giving or receiving intelligence of importance, and there was in her countenance an expression which combined both joy and sorrow, and was really indefinable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she was debating what course to pursue, to her infinite relief she heard that Ellen had just called with her father, and that both of them were in the library.
belonging to which person
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was the prelude to a confession of error, which in part relieved the mind of Matilda: but she was still uneasy--she felt as if Charles would be her apologist with his family, for an error they were likely to blame in her; but the ardour of his manner made her feel much concerned for _him_--he was dear to her--she felt for him a sister's affection, but felt that she could never be more to him than she was then.
but in spite of that
From this reading Anxious and restless, she earnestly desired to see Ellen, whose gentleness and dispassionate good sense would soothe the fretfulness and allay the uneasiness she felt; yet she could not bring herself to call on the family--she had not the courage to meet Mr. and Mrs. Harewood, nor the calmness with which she desired to see the brothers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will never go any where again without you, indeed, mother, I am determined," said Matilda, with a sorrowful air, the following morning.
