(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 "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
for the reason that
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
Clifford
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From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
unvarying in nature
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
divisible by two
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
Faxon
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From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading LANGUAGE OF THE MOSS-ROSE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
something that is lost
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
come together
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
MOSS-ROSE
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From this reading LANGUAGE OF THE MOSS-ROSE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LANGUAGE OF THE MOSS-ROSE.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANGUAGE OF THE MOSS-ROSE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clifford questioned, while with the fond, new hope in his heart he regarded her with more of tenderness in his glance than he was aware of.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And Mollie flushed beneath his look, more because she was becoming conscious that something within her was springing forth to meet that which shone in his eyes than because of embarrassment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I cannot quite say that, Mr. Faxon," she gravely replied, "for I should be glad of an independent income--even though it was small--that would enable me to do more for my father and put him under the constant care of experts; for, in spite of what the physicians have told me, I cannot quite give up all hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so you do not regret the loss of fortune nor of fortune's friends?"
