used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just that--and nothing more."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
fellow-creature
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From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
a long fixed look
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just that--and nothing more."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Just that--and nothing more."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
on one occasion
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her lips parted as if to retort, but the steadiness of her lover's gaze disconcerted her.
two times
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very gentle, but she felt, as she had once or twice before, the quiet mastery of his stronger nature, and the eyes fell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
which person or people
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "What interest, Florence?" he said, repeating her words.
wrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading "Just that interest which every honest man, or woman, feels in a fellow-creature who suffers wrongfully.
