consider or hold as true
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
Adela
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From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
Anthon
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From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
Erard
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From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
Erard's
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From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
at any time
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
insistentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/
in an insistent manner
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
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 She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
nobodiesnounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
plural of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
Sebastian
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From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
sneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She realized that her blindness had been childish, and that by opening her eyes he had saved her many futile hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more Miss Anthon thought the matter over, the more completely she came to accept Erard’s bitter lesson.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Anthon grumbled insistently at this increasing intimacy, and, as her sneers had little effect on her daughter, inflicted her grievances upon her brother-in-law.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Sebastian,” she warned him, “Adela is fooling away her time with nobodies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that she was content to put away vain personal aspirations Erard condescended to spend more time than ever with her.
