actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
Eva
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From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
Fraeulein
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From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
a young female
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
and nothing more
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
engage in
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
Nanette
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From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
not any; not one
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
others
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From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
reproved
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From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
Schlicht
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From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
Schommer
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From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She had reproved the girl upon mere suspicion as sharply as if the fault had been proven.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
the act of using
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
von
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From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eva Schommer was conscious that there was justice in her friend's reproof.
at the time that
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her impulsive temperament often led her to make use of hasty expressions which she regretted afterwards, especially if she had been actuated by anger, and she frequently seemed to show an insensibility to the feelings of others which was by no means part of her character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she was irritated she would rebuke any omission of duty upon the part of her servants with an undeserved severity, and she admitted to herself that this had just been the case with Nanette.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You really are too severe with poor Nanette," Fraeulein Aline von Schlicht said to the young heiress.
