used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
(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 All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
cannot
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From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
apart from; not including
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
Forbes
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From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
how
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From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
immediately past
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
cut with a saw
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
express in words
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I am thankful to know that my boy's principles are strong enough to prevent his disappointment doing him any real harm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I said nothing, and Mrs Forbes said nothing, but looking up at the end of a horrid silence, I saw that her face had entirely changed in expression since I had seen it last.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
people who are wounded
From this reading All the softness had left it; she looked the image of wounded dignity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is nothing more to say, then, except that if you were so very sure of your own feelings, I cannot understand how it is that you have allowed the matter to get this length.
