used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
make calm or still
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
CECILIA
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From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
companion's
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From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
ELIZA
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From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
LAMONT
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From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
not any; not one
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
a human being
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
that is looked for
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
Speid
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From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
carry out
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
in the direction of
From this reading Though she forced herself to be civil to Gilbert Speid, and felt no actual enmity towards him, everything to do with him was hateful to her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Eliza was shaken to the depths; she had not foreseen the contingency which might take her nearest and dearest, and set her in the very midst of the enemy’s camp.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Straight from her lover, Cecilia had sought her, and put what had happened plainly before her; she did not know what view her aunt might take, but she was not prepared for the effect of her news.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
which person or people
From this reading BETWEEN LADY ELIZA AND CECILIA LADY ELIZA LAMONT was like a person who has walked in the dark and been struck to the ground by some familiar object, the existence and position of which he has been foolish enough to forget.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She sat calm under the torrent of excited words, her happiness dying within her, watching with miserable eyes the changes of her companion’s face.
