used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
(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 She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
Brontë's
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From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
DemeternounUS /dɪˈmiːtər/
(Greek mythology) goddess of fertility and protector of marriage in ancient mythology; counterpart of Roman Ceres
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
Earth-mother
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From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
Emily
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From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
Helstone
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From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
HerthanounUS /ˈhɜːrθə/
the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
joined in matrimony
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
on one occasion
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading _Shirley_ may not be a great novel; but it is a great prophetic book.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
Shirley
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From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
Shirley's
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From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
express in words
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That is the argument from fathers, and it comes from Caroline Helstone, not from Shirley.
tiradenounUS /taɪˈreɪd/
a speech of violent denunciation
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
at the time that
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the fact that Caroline married Robert Moore, and Shirley fell in love when her hour came (and with Louis Moore, too!) does not diminish the force or the sincerity or the truth of the tirade.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Shirley's vision of the woman kneeling on the hills serves for more than Emily Brontë's vision of Hertha and Demeter, of Eve, the Earth-mother, "the mighty and mystical parent"; it is Charlotte Brontë's vindication of Eve, her vision of woman as she is to be.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She faced the world once for all with her vision: "I see her," she said, "and I will tell you what she is like."
