used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
Bee'snounUS /biːz/
possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
Charlie
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From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
Charlie's
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From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
at any time
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
a young female
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
Laura
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From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
as might be expected
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
the middle of the day
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
overweaning
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From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
second-hand
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From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
push forcefully
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
not known
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
precisely as stated
From this reading THIS made, however, but a very temporary breach between Bee and her brother.
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading Bee’s mind had passed through various vicissitudes in respect to the object of Charlie’s adoration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a little stiff next morning at breakfast, and elaborately refrained from talking on any but the most trivial things, but by noon this reserve had broken down, and in the evening, though Bee proudly refrained from any reference to Laura, they were as confidential as ever.
at the time that
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her first overwhelming interest had given way to a little doubt, and this was naturally strengthened by the overweaning estimate of the unknown which Charlie thrust upon her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A girl is very willing to admire at second-hand her brother’s love, but when she is told that it is presumption to compare herself with that divinity, her sympathy is strained too far.
