Chapter XXVIII · of _The Professor_, on Hunsden's "Lucia," of whom he

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

anew

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

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From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

a high place

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

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From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

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From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

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From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

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From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

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From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

take in marriage

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

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From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See my references to Hunsden as a phase of M. Héger.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

important in effect or meaning

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

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From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

carry out

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading says:--"I should ... have liked to marry her, and that I _have_ not done so is a proof that I _could_ not."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It is significant that Charlotte Brontë again took "Lucia," for the Christian name of Lucia or Lucy Snowe.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lucia's (Miss Brontë's) "faculty" was literature: the physiognomy was obviously an obfuscation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

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From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

From this reading Perceiving, therefore, that Charlotte Brontë had likened herself to the heroine of "Puir Mary Lee," in so far as to be influenced by it to give the title of _Wuthering Heights_ to one of her works, and to take the name of Snowe later for her autobiographical self, we understand why she wrote in _Jane Eyre_, Chapter XXVI.:--