Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

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From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

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From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

investigate scientifically

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

a human being

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

required or under orders

From this reading But all the more was she anxious to investigate the supposed mysterious meaning and suggestion of self-interest which could have dictated Evelyn’s kind and simple letter.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jane was herself an innocent person enough, acting upon impulse continually.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Brown did not come to Rosmore, though she received a letter from Mrs. Rowland which dissolved her at the first moment of reading in tears and gratitude, but which afterwards she began to fear must have “some motive,” though it was difficult to imagine what.

which person or people

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading For why should the lady be so kind to her? she asked herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There are a great many good people in the world, and especially women, who are haunted with this idea of a “motive,” and cannot shake themselves free of it.