used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT TEMPTATION.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
(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 The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
at any time
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT TEMPTATION.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
of great significance or value
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
not any; not one
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
pliableadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪəbəl/
susceptible to being led or directed
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
pupil's
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From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
precisely, exactly
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
carry out
From this reading It had been her intention, ever since Lucy was placed in her care, to take a decided part in the shaping of the girl’s life.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading A GREAT TEMPTATION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
Trevor
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From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
unformedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrmd/
not having form or shape
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The important communication made to her by Mr. Trevor made a great impression upon the mind of Mrs. Stone, but it was an impression of a confusing kind, disturbing all her previous plans and thoughts.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was not with any covetous inclination to employ her pupil’s wealth to her own advantage that Mrs. Stone had determined by every means in her power to acquire an influence over Lucy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
which person or people
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her imagination had been roused by the situation altogether--a young creature, simple, pliable and unformed, with no relations who had any real right to guide her, and with a great fortune--what might not be made of such a charge!
