used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
how long something has existed
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
anticipatoryadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpətɔːri/
in anticipation
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
a state at a particular time
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
a female human offspring
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
dearly loved
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
divisible by two
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
felicities
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From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
a young female
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
hallucinationsnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “hallucination” — illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
a single distinct event
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
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 To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
pamperingnounUS /ˈpæmpərɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
the act of searching for something
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To do this she had to put by a good many felicities dear to her age and condition, but there was no apparent consciousness of self-sacrifice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
solacing
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From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
that is looked for
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
arousing affect
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
under normal conditions
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
which person or people
From this reading But neither flattery nor the fervor of genuine passion seemed to touch her, and those who sought her under the transparent guise of seeking her father usually went away as they came.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
Wythburn
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From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
a late time of life
From this reading There was no sight in Wythburn more touching than to see this girl solacing her father's declining years, meeting his wishes with anticipatory devices, pampering him in his whims, soothing him in the imaginary sorrows sometimes incident to age, even indulging him with a sort of pathetic humor in his frequent hallucinations.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had many lovers, for in these early years she was beautiful; and she had yet more suitors, for she was accounted rich.
