used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
at any time
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
ingenuouslyadverb
in an ingenuous manner
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
Kingsley
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From this reading When Kingsley returns!
Kingsley's
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From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
Nansie
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From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading When Kingsley returns!
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
in a strange manner
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was not her fancy that her uncle had looked strangely at her, and he had not behaved ingenuously in his reply to her question.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
communicated in words
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
precisely as stated
From this reading She flew to her baby as to a refuge and a sanctuary, but her heart was very heavy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
at the time that
From this reading When Kingsley returns!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had deep cause for uneasiness, and his duty seemed to lie, for the present, in the effort to keep her in ignorance of ominous news which had come to his knowledge during her visit to Kingsley's father.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nansie suppressed a sigh as she uttered the words; but the unspoken thought was in her mind: "Would he ever return?"
