used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
any thing at all
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
Chattaway
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From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
at any time
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading They were of a mixed nature.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They were of a mixed nature.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
in other respects or ways
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
move hurridly
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were of a mixed nature.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
titheverbUS /taɪð/
exact a tithe from
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
usurpationnounUS /ˌjuːsərˈpeɪʃən/
entry to another's property without right or permission
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
a vivid mental image
From this reading That these unpleasant considerations floated through her mind in a vague, confused vision was true; but far above them came a rush of thought, of care, closer to the present hour.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A VISIT TO RUPERT And what were the emotions of Mrs. Chattaway?
in or at the place that
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew not what her husband's means might be: whether he had anything or nothing, by saving or otherwise, that he could call his own, apart from the revenues of the Hold: but she did know sufficient to be sure that it could not be a tithe of what was needed to keep them; and where were they to go with their helpless daughters?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
wrestedverbUS /ˈrestɪd/
past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading In spite of the very small comfort which possession of the Hold had brought her individually; in spite of the feeling of usurpation, of _wrong_, which had ever rested unpleasantly upon her; she would have been superior to frail human nature, had not a sense of dismay struck upon her at its being thus suddenly wrested from them.
