the state of being absent
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
anew
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
cause to be bored
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
not accessible to view
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
a female human offspring
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
Eastbourne
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From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
Edna
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From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
a young female
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
and nothing more
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
ostensibleadjectiveUS /ɑːˈstensəbəl/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
with low volume
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
Sartwell
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From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
Sartwell's
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From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Sartwell’s attitude towards education in general was one calculated to discourage the friends of learning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
uncomplaininglyadverb
without complaining
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
accept gladly
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know his daughter now bore uncomplainingly what she had before rebelled against.
at the time that
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
WimbledonnounUS /ˈwɪmbəldən/
a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
women-folk
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From this reading As time went on, Sartwell was quietly pleased to see that there was an absence of that friction between his women-folk which had been his ostensible reason for sending Edna away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had had but faint hope that the interval of two years would soften his wife’s only partially concealed dislike for the girl; but, now that peace reigned over the household, he did not inquire too closely into the cause of the welcome change.
a late time of life
From this reading When the two years’ educational course at Eastbourne was finished, Edna Sartwell returned to Wimbledon, and again took up her position in her father’s house.
