affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
make calm or still
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
to come or go into
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
the act of giving
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
immediately past
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
Sabbath-day
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From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning rose calm and fair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
in the direction of
From this reading Her devoted filial love towards the Doctor made her feel the keenest sensitiveness at the thought of giving him pain.
a shaky motion
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the Sabbath-day; the _last_ Sabbath in Mary’s maiden life if her promises and plans were fulfilled.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the same time, the questions which James had proposed to her had raised serious doubts in her mind whether it was altogether right to suffer him blindly to enter into this union.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary dressed herself in white—her hands trembling with unusual agitation, her sensitive nature divided between two opposing consciences and two opposing affections.
