used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She wanted to be alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to be alone.
Bolitho
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From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
Clough
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From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
Emily
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From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
girl-like
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From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
Howden
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From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
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 There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
on the contrary
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
SCOTLANDnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
that is looked for
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
successive (without a break)
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There could be no doubt that he felt strongly, and she knew, by the tones of his voice and the look in his eyes, that he was greatly moved.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to be alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
at the time that
From this reading PAUL GOES TO SCOTLAND When Mary Bolitho returned to Howden Clough that evening she went straight to her own room.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances she would have, girl-like, sought out her friend, Emily Wilson, and given her a full report of what had taken place, but her desire was for silence rather than for speech.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In spite of her anger she felt that there was something sacred in what this young man had said to her.
