Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

later than; following

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

any thing at all

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

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From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

plural of “digression” — a message that departs from the main subject

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

a worthless message

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

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From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

to an extreme degree

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

the organ of sight

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

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From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

extremely silly or stupid

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

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From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

a state of high honor

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

a farewell remark

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

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From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

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From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

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From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

slightly wet

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

not any; not one

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

not one, and not any

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

and nothing more

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

by chance

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

a human being

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

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From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the quality of being sacred

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

express in words

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

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From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

a person, without saying who

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

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From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

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From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

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From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

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From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

with tears; in a tearful manner

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

in a short and concise manner

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a good man, not very learned, not very refined, sentimental exceedingly, and much inclined to become tearfully eloquent on such subjects as _die liebe kleine Kinder, die herrliche Natur, die Frau als Schutzengel_, and the sacredness of _das Familienleben_.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

at the time that

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

during the time that

From this reading But if Susie's rage was such that she refused to say good-bye, and terrified Miss Leech while she was waiting in the hall for the carriage by dark allusions to strait-waistcoats, when the parson was taken into Anna's confidence after dinner on the following night his raptures knew no bounds.

which person or people

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Anna felt that he was the only person at hand who could perhaps help her to find twelve dejected ladies willing to be made happy, and had unfolded her plan to him as tersely as possible in her stumbling German, with none of those accompanying digressions into the question of feelings that Susie stigmatised as drivel; and she sat uncomfortable enough while he burst forth into praises that would not end of her goodness and nobleness.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "_Liebes, edeldenkendes Fräulein!_" he burst out, clasping his hands and gazing with a moist, ecstatic eye at this young sprig of piety.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is hard to look anything but fatuous when somebody is extolling your virtues to your face, and she could not help both looking and feeling foolish during his extravagant glorification.