used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
equally
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
(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 To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
any thing at all
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
certaintiesnounUS /ˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “certainty” — the state of being certain
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
without doubt or question
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
true confidential information
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
gayety
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From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
only a very short time before
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
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 Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
a particular point in time
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
and nothing more
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
by chance
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
retrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
get by special effort
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
not in physical motion
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading Brain and feelings alike must have been sorely taxed.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Jenny never faltered; she looked, indeed, tired and anxious, but she had many intervals of gayety, and, as the crisis approached, she was remarkably free from her not unusual little gusts of temper or of petulance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SAVING A WEEK Seen in retrospect, the history of the ensuing days stands out clearly; subsequent knowledge supplies any essential details of which I was then ignorant and turns into certainties what were, in some cases, only strong suspicions at the moment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading If it be wondered--and it well may be--that any woman should choose to live through such a time, it is hardly less marvelous that she could stand the strain of it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading To all around her she showed graciousness and affection, desiring, as it seemed, to draw from us expressions of attachment and sympathy, making perhaps an instinctive attempt to bind us still closer to her, to secure us for friends if anything went wrong in the dangerous work on which she was engaged.
