used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
anew
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading STANDING GUARD IN VAIN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
how
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From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STANDING GUARD IN VAIN.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
Isabel
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From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
Katy
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From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
Marlay
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From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
not any; not one
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
philanthropiesnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpiz/
plural of “philanthropy” — voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
cut with a saw
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
move stealthily
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
that is looked for
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
having a supporting base
From this reading STANDING GUARD IN VAIN.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Albert saw plainly enough that he could not keep Katy in her present state of feeling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading STANDING GUARD IN VAIN.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Isabel Marlay that sought Albert again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her practical intellect, bothered with no visions, dazed with no theories, embarrassed by no broad philanthropies, was full of resource, and equally full, if not of general, at least of a specific benevolence that forgot mankind in its kindness to the individual.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw how she would inevitably slip through his fingers.
