used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTINA AND HER MOTHER.
any thing at all
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
CHRISTINA
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From this reading CHRISTINA AND HER MOTHER.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
don't
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From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She remained in doubt.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
Eberstein
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From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
communicated in words
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTINA AND HER MOTHER.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She remained in doubt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading CHRISTINA AND HER MOTHER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained in doubt.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
express in words
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
trustfuladjective
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dolly was thoughtful certainly, and sweet certainly; "but that don't tell," Mrs. Eberstein remarked; "it is her characteristic."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Eberstein watched during the next few days, to see, if she could, whether the sudden resolve taking on Dolly's part that first evening "meant anything," as she expressed it, or not.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was equally certain that she had attached herself with a trustful, clinging affection to the new friends whose house and hearts had received her.
