used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
one or the other of two
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
else
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From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
Evelyn
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From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
divisible by two
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
Gilmore
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From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
intense and profound fear
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
attach to a support
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
by chance
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading She gave a little shiver of horror as if at the mere idea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
the act of testing something
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was for the gambler, but her real feeling was far deeper than he, suspicious as he was, could possibly know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Evelyn smiled brightly, but she did not explain to him the utter impossibility of their appearing in public together either at the North trial or anywhere else for the matter of that; there were bounds set even to her reckless disregard of what Mount Hope held to be right and proper.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you 'poor Jack' him to me?" said Gilmore sullenly.
you're
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From this reading "Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't think I should care to see poor Jack now."
