used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
on or to one side
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
Elles
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From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
apart from; not including
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
the quality of being humane
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
held dear
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
not any; not one
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
safeguardsnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdz/
plural of “safeguard” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
having a supporting base
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Elles never put the spectacles on again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had made no difference--except to herself.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She realized his want of sympathy and humanity, his elaborate attitude of standing aside from the problems of life in favour of a closer contemplation of those of Nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Nature he loved, and Nature only, with his full heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And further intimacy with Rivers convinced her that any such artificial safeguards against flirtation were quite unnecessary.
