used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
in the past
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could such a man marry such a woman?
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading Crosby remained silent.
Crosby'snounUS /ˈkrɔːzbiz/
possessive form of “crosby” — United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
Harriet's
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From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
how
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From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
be the source of pain
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
of great significance or value
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Could such a man marry such a woman?
take in marriage
From this reading Could such a man marry such a woman?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
a particular point in time
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
by chance
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
a human being
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Crosby remained silent.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
ROSMORE
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From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Crosby remained silent.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Was Rosmore speaking the truth?
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Could such a man marry such a woman?
possessing sweep
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Was Rosmore speaking the truth?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LORD ROSMORE AS A FRIEND A wave of colour swept into Harriet's face as Rosmore turned to her with a smile.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Could such a man marry such a woman?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Doubt and uncertainty had been hers a moment ago, and the sting of Crosby's words had hurt her; now this open declaration clothed her with a pleasant confusion, vindicated her presence in these rooms, and it was natural, perhaps, that there should be gratification in her heart that her former master should understand how important a person she had become.
