used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
artifices
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From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
have
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
Bella
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From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
having made preparations
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
set up or found
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
a young female
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
the act of departing
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
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 In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
Lucy'snounUS /ˈluːsiz/
possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
easily agitated
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
not any; not one
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Lucy had suddenly become a disturbing and incomprehensible problem.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
Susan
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From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Susan could not help stealing inquiring looks at Lucy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
hard to endure
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Surely the participant in such a nocturnal adventure must bear some signs of it upon her face.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here was the heroine of a midnight rendezvous going about her work with her habitual nervous capability, dressing the children, preparing the breakfast, seeing that Bella was comfortably disposed on her mattress in the wagon.
world-old
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From this reading In trying to readjust her conception of the practical and energetic girl, Susan found herself confronted with the artifices of a world-old, feminine duplicity that she had never before encountered, and knew no more of than she did of the tumult that had possession of poor Lucy's tormented soul.
