used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
at or in the front
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
(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 The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
divisible by two
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
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 Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
how
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From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
not in physical motion
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
in the direction of
From this reading She had not then arrived at the full knowledge of Herbert's indifference towards her--of his determination towards her more fortunate rival.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Even then, it is true, her spirits were far from being cheerful; but still there was hope ahead.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The circumstances that had since transpired--the scenes that had come under her own observation--the rumours heard and too substantially confirmed--all had combined to extinguish that little gleam of hope so faint and feebly flickering.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, there was upon that very morning a new thought in her mind, calculated still further to render her sad and humiliated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the same path she had followed upon the day of the eclipse; but how different were the thoughts that now agitated her bosom from those she had indulged in upon that memorable occasion!
