used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
Agatha
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From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
(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 The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
befriendverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
Ermengarde
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From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
Ermengarde's
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From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
apart from; not including
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
How
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From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
ill-gottenadjective
obtained illegally or by improper means
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
ParcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
Publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
sapphiresnounUS /ˈsæfaɪərz/
plural of “sapphire” — a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
Somers
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From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
carry out
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
express in words
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading How great, she mused, is the attraction that virtue has for the depraved and rectitude for the outcast!
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
Welbourne
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From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
which person or people
From this reading The Publisher's Parcel Though conjectures as to the manner in which poor Agatha Somers had become possessed of the necklace disturbed Ermengarde's sleep, and the glow of the sapphires coloured all her thoughts of her, she was obliged to take the creature to her heart; there was in her something so lovable and so pathetic, especially that appeal in her eyes--so she confided to Mr. Welbourne, who smiled and seemed gratified by this view of their mutual friend, though he said little.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She seems fond of me, Ermengarde reflected; I wonder why?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would certainly befriend the wanderer in every possible way, except that of helping her to dispose of ill-gotten jewellery.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Who could tell what redeeming influence a good woman's kindness might exercise upon this erring young soul?
