used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
haberdashers
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From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
how
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From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
be the source of pain
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
jewellersnounUS /ˈdʒuːələrz/
plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
immediately past
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
engage in
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
Marion
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From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
Marion's
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From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
Rowland
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From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
do one's shopping
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
possessing sweep
From this reading It amused him, and yet hurt him to see the air with which she got down from the carriage and swept into the jewellers and the haberdashers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
in the direction of
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was difficult at first to make out how he could please them best, and at last it was Marion’s indications of desire that were the rule of the party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He procured the smartest carriage the hotel could supply, with a pair of horses, and drove them about, Marion in the fullest rapture of satisfaction, increased by her father’s presents to her of various articles which she admired in the shop windows as they passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had taken his two children out with him in the afternoon, with a remorseful desire to please them in any way he could, since he could not feel towards them as their father ought to feel.
but in spite of that
From this reading Rowland went back to his hotel in the evening in much depression, yet excitement of mind.
