used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
anew
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
react verbally
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
Carr
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From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
Emma's
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From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
flower-garden
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From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
gnatsnounUS /næts/
plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
Gordon
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From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
how
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From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
and nothing more
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
be seated
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her only answer of course was that she did not know she _had_ been long away: she had been sitting in the flower-garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
a special situation
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She then turned herself sleepily on the sofa and dozed again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
at the time that
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
which person or people
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Her friend was in the morning room when she returned to it, lying on a sofa, and on Emma's entrance there was a general expression of wonder as to where she had been for so long a time from the three who were sitting there.
but in spite of that
From this reading After composing her feelings, smoothing her hair, and cooling her face at the fountain close by, she ventured to return to the Castle, with the intention, if she were permitted, of seeing Lady Gordon, though she had not yet decided upon telling her how deeply her feelings were involved in the melancholy past.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder you like to sit there," said Miss Carr; "I always am stung by gnats if I venture on such a thing."
