used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
the act of giving
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
required or under orders
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
express in words
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He was almost tempted to tell her so; and might have done it, but for the danger of being overheard by the dancers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A thrill of delight ran through him, at the thought of those scenes having interested her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had been in his thoughts all the while he was painting them.
which person or people
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was she who had inspired that portraiture of a "CHILD WIFE," giving to the book any charm he supposed it to possess.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These had flattered him; but not so much as the words now heard, and appearing truthfully spoken.
