used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
anew
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
BrawnnounUS /brɔːn/
possessing muscular strength
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
Cass
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From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
Geoffrey
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From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, like Ruth herself, Jennie had given a promise which could not be broken, and she, too, had to hold her peace.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
Jennie
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From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, like Ruth herself, Jennie had given a promise which could not be broken, and she, too, had to hold her peace.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But, like Ruth herself, Jennie had given a promise which could not be broken, and she, too, had to hold her peace.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading But, like Ruth herself, Jennie had given a promise which could not be broken, and she, too, had to hold her peace.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
try to get or reach
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
express in words
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she had given her promise, and was forced to hold her tongue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under these circumstances, both girls were less open with each other than usual, and on this account did not seek one another, as was formerly the case.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, like Ruth herself, Jennie had given a promise which could not be broken, and she, too, had to hold her peace.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again and again did Miss Cass wish that she could tell Jennie Brawn the story of the broken link and her position with regard to her father.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On her part Jennie, always open and honest, felt a trifle embarrassed at the secret understanding with Geoffrey Heron regarding the bill of exchange, it seemed to her too delicate perception to be wrong; for was not the young man her friend's lover?
