used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
in the recent past
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
go away from a place
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
held dear
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
Naomi's
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From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
piano-tuner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading That was the cruel part of it, the part of which she was now most sincerely ashamed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
express in words
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
in or at the place that
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISSING Naomi's room opened upon the back veranda, and in quitting it next morning it was not unnatural that she should pause to contemplate the place where so many things had lately happened, which, she felt, must leave their mark upon her life for good or evil.
wilfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪlfəli/
in a willful manner
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was here that she might have seen the danger of unreserved sympathy with so sensitive and enthusiastic a nature as that of the piano-tuner.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Nay, she had made him tell her that, and until he did so she had purposely withheld from him the knowledge that she was already engaged.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Indeed, she had seen it, and made suitable resolutions on the spot; but these she had broken, and wilfully shut her eyes to that danger until the young man had told her, quite plainly enough, that he loved her.
