used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
not being in a specified place
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
(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 All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
Bessie
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From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
BESSIE'S
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From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
dearly loved
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
wanted intensely
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
divisible by two
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
Fairfax
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From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
the act of departing
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
become covered with mist
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
not one, and not any
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
Ryde
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From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
in the direction of
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a perfect evening, and the light on the water was lovely, but to her it was a most melancholy view--when she could see it for the mist that obscured her vision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
at the time that
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
Woldshire
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From this reading All her heart desired was being left farther and farther behind, and attraction there was none in Woldshire to which she was going.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Happily, these fits were intermittent, and at their worst easily diverted by what interested her on the voyage; and she did not encourage the murky humor: she always tried to shake it off and feel brave, and especially she made the effort as the yacht drew towards its haven.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She looked at her uncle Frederick, silent, absent, sad; she remembered her grandfather, cold, sarcastic, severe; and every ensuing day she experienced fits of dejection or fits of terror and repulsion, to which even the most healthy young creatures are liable when they find themselves cut adrift from what is dear and familiar.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading _BESSIE'S BRINGING HOME._ When Bessie Fairfax realized that the yacht was sailing away from Ryde not to return, and carrying her quite out of reach of pursuit, her spirits sank to zero.
