used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
epithetnounUS /ˈepəθet/
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
divisible by two
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
at any time
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
an act that fails
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
located inward
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
others
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From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
Rangely
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From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
self-poise
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From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
and nothing more
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
sphericaladjectiveUS /ˈsferɪkəl/
of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
Staggchase
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From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
Staggchase's
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From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
subtile
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From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a feminine mind could ever properly be called spherical, that epithet should be applied to Mrs. Staggchase's inner consciousness.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Rangely had vanity enough and Mrs. Staggchase supplied the opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so sufficient unto herself, she so absolutely scored success or failure simply as a matter of her own sensations that her self-poise was perfect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was content with the knowledge that she had succeeded in doing what she wished, while often the results and effects were so subtile and remote as to be imperceptible to others.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had even the quality, rare in a woman, of being almost indifferent whether others shared her opinions or not.
