used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
being joined in close association
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
traveling across
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
the act of departing
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
drawing-room
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From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
Evelyn
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From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
Evelyn's
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From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a young female
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
JESSIE
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From this reading JESSIE STRIKES.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
Nairn's
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From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading JESSIE STRIKES.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
required or under orders
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
sympathised
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From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
two times
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
Vane's
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From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the afternoon before Vane's departure for the north, and Evelyn, sitting alone for the time being in Mrs. Nairn's drawing-room, felt disturbed by the thought of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to this there was another point on which she was not altogether pleased.
belonging to which person
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She sympathised with his object, but she supposed there was a certain risk attached to the journey, and that troubled her.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had twice seen Vane acknowledge a bow from a very pretty girl whose general appearance suggested that she did not belong to Evelyn's own walk of life, and that very morning she had noticed him crossing a street in the young woman's company.
