used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
(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 This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading She never asked for Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She never asked for Arthur.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
for the reason that
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
Carmel
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From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
a social unit living together
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
moving swiftly
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She never asked for Arthur.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
humouring
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From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never asked for Arthur.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
others
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From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never asked for Arthur.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
in the near future
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
move hurridly
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
up to a particular time
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This may have grieved him; but, according to my faithful friend and attorney, it appeared to have the contrary effect, and to bring him positive relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
at the time that
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading This expression, when I heard of it, convinced me, as I believe it did some others, that her act of self-denial in not humouring my whim and flying from home and duty that night, had made a stronger impression on her mind than all that came after.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When it was borne in on him, as it was soon to be borne in on all, that her mind was not what it was, and that the beautiful Carmel had lost something besides her physical perfection in the awful calamity which had made shipwreck of the whole family, he grew noticeably more cheerful and less suspicious in his manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Was it because the impending inquiry must go on without her, and proceedings, which had halted till now, be pushed with all possible speed to a finish?
