used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
anew
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
dearly loved
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
betterments
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
Charley
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
coffee-room
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
Gouverneur
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From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
how
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
and nothing more
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
Phillida
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
reading-room
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
readingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
Schulenberg
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Phillida looked down and began to pinch the tips of her fingers again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
Wilhelmina
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From this reading "That is true," said Phillida, remembering how many betterments might be made in the coffee-room and the reading-room if only one had the money, and remembering how her own beloved Charley had helped the Mission and made the lot of the unhappy Wilhelmina Schulenberg less grievous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I do think it may prove to be a great work," she added thoughtfully, folding her hands upon her lap in unconscious sign that she had reached a conclusion--a logical equilibrium.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And I want you to go with me to the readings on Thursday.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Van Horne knows your aunt, Mrs. Gouverneur, and she will be glad to see you."
