used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
(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 dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
cleavagenounUS /ˈkliːvədʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
power to direct or determine
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
else
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From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
EMMA
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From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
Greville
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From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
how
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From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
kiss-and-be-friends
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From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
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 She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
come together
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
not any; not one
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
an angry dispute
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
touch-me-notnoun
North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had no way of understanding the cleavage, the deep settled distaste and alienation which her outbreaks produced in a man like Greville.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading EMMA had cause to realize how deeply she had offended, during the next few days, for Greville assumed what she called his touch-me-not manner and was coldly polite and distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was impossible for her to understand why the kiss-and-be-friends reconciliation should not immediately follow a quarrel, for she “bore no malice” herself, and could not imagine why any one else should do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She dreaded that attitude with all her soul for she knew neither what alienation it covered nor how to meet it.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the class from which she sprang politeness is not uncommonly the herald of fury, and she was always in expectation of a devastating hurricane which never had come as yet but was surely due one day if she could not control herself, and control herself she could not.
