aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And these fears and doubts were in the air of her generation.
(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 According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
eagerly desirous
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her discovery about Grace had perhaps begun the uncertainty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Her discovery about Grace had perhaps begun the uncertainty.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
gaugedverbUS /ɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading And these fears and doubts were in the air of her generation.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Her discovery about Grace had perhaps begun the uncertainty.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
Horatia
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From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
Hubbell
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From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
Langley's
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From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
and nothing more
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
by chance
From this reading Her discovery about Grace had perhaps begun the uncertainty.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these fears and doubts were in the air of her generation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
unacknowledgedadjective
not recognized or admitted
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Her discovery about Grace had perhaps begun the uncertainty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And these fears and doubts were in the air of her generation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What she herself did not realize was that the episode about Mrs. Hubbell was one which only added another fear and another doubt to the fears and doubts which already had invaded her mind, unacknowledged.
which person or people
From this reading According to reason he should have been right, what had jarred between him and Horatia was nothing after all, but in fact it was Horatia who gauged the dangers of the situation correctly.
but in spite of that
From this reading To Horatia the affair was immensely serious, but, Langley’s attitude in _The Journal_ office the next morning, though anxious, was not yet gravely troubled.
