used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a cherished desire
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
cankernounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
without doubt or question
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
wanted intensely
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
eradicatedverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “eradicate” — kill in large numbers
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a young female
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
how
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From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
for more time
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
held dear
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
moulded
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From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
as might be expected
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
PossessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
right-mindedadjective
disposed toward or having views based on what is right
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
cut with a saw
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
unsatisfyingadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had loved them both, and she longed for his counsel, in the--alas! vain--hope that she, a right-minded but simple girl--simple as regards the ambition of life's drama--might be able to turn her cousin from the unsatisfied, unsatisfying longings after place and station.
in or at the place that
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
which person or people
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading She saw where the canker ate and withered, but she did not know how it could be eradicated.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading After she had been a little longer in town, Rose saw more clearly the workings of that ambition which had undermined her cousin's happiness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Something which women understand, prevented her laying open the secrets of the house to Edward; and yet she desired counsel.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Possessing much observation as to the workings of the human heart, she had but little knowledge as to how those feelings might be moulded for the best; and she naturally turned for advice, and with the faith of a Christian spirit, to the pastor who had instructed her youth.
