used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
(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 It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
clamorousadjective
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
set up or found
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
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From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
retrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Memory was busy, too, with the days of her courtship.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading That strange mingling of ecstasy and misery through which she had passed seemed quite remote and, in retrospect, quite unnecessary.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was all finally settled, and preparations such as could be made were begun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A hundred times she asked herself why she had been such a goose, why she had hesitated, why she had permitted the possible opinion of the world at large to influence her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Charlotte found that, with a prospect of returning to the world, a variety of interests which she had thought quite extinct revived and grew clamorous.
