used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
(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 But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
Allison
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From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE BANK ON SUNDAY MORNING.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
in a serious manner
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
at any time
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
Gerald
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From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
Gerald's
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From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
handsomer
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From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
and nothing more
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
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 had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BANK ON SUNDAY MORNING.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BANK ON SUNDAY MORNING.
and nothing more
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
cut with a saw
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE BANK ON SUNDAY MORNING.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANK ON SUNDAY MORNING.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
communicated in words
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
at the time that
From this reading But in the excitement of greeting him--when she saw his face light up with joy in her presence, when she felt the warm, lingering clasp of his hand, and detected the old-time thrill in his voice--she forgot all about it, for the time, and thought only of the pleasures of this unexpected meeting.
in or at the place that
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had noted, with the keen perception of a loving heart, the troubled look in Gerald’s eyes, the anxious expression upon his brow, and she instantly knew that something had gone amiss with him, in spite of the fact that he seemed in perfect health, and was handsomer and more manly than ever.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Allison had come into the room where Gerald and her father were conversing so earnestly just in season to catch the words of commendation uttered by the latter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am sure you have not, Gerald,” he had said; “I would stake my fortune upon your integrity and upon your unswerving faithfulness to my interests.”
