used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
the state of being absent
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
Brandon
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From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
cat-like
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From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
Dudley
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From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
Eda
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From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
any strong feeling
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
divisible by two
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
the organ of sight
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
Filmer
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From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
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 Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
held dear
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
one's
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From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
in the near future
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Nothing escaped him, not even the accidental trait or the slightest possible indication of a passing emotion.
a shaky motion
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "They love," was his conclusion, "and they understand each other.
unremarkedadjectiveUS /ənrɪˈmɑːrkt/
not perceived or commented on
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
which person or people
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a quiet, cat-like watchfulness, Mr. Filmer remarked everything which passed between Eda Brandon and Charles Dudley.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Not the quick glance of the eye, withdrawn as soon as given, not the trembling hand nor the quivering lip, not the irrepressible sigh; not the fit of absence and the sudden raising of the look to the loved one's face, was unremarked by one who knew human nature well, and had made a trade of observation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was not words that he laid in wait for, but looks and gestures, the involuntary as well as the voluntary, the trifling as well as the important.
