Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

divisible by two

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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From this reading FLORIMEL.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

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

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

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

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

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From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

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

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

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

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading That night Florimel had her thoughts as well as Malcolm.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Already life was not what it had been to her, and the feeling of a difference is often what sets one a-thinking first.

at the time that

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.

during the time that

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While her father lived, and the sureness of his love over-arched her consciousness with a heaven of safety, the physical harmony of her nature had supplied her with a more than sufficient sense of well-being.

but in spite of that

From this reading Since his death, too, there had been times when she even fancied an enlargement of life in the sense of freedom and power which came with the knowledge of being a great lady, possessed of the rare privilege of an ancient title and an inheritance which seemed to her a yet greater wealth than it was.