used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
any person at all
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
Dabney
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From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
didn't
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From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
don't
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From this reading I only meant to tell _you_, don't you see?..."
donator
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From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
else
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From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
fulness
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From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
a young female
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I only meant to tell _you_, don't you see?..."
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
and nothing more
From this reading I only meant to tell _you_, don't you see?..."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
penitentialadjective
showing or constituting penance
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
move upward
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I only meant to tell _you_, don't you see?..."
seraph-faced
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From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
express in words
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
a vivid mental image
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This subtlety was past the vision of the donator of the Dabney House.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
belonging to which person
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
but in spite of that
From this reading North, south, east, or west, he could see nothing but a seraph-faced girl whose misery it was to feel the penitential pangs, yet not be able quite to rise to the fulness of reparation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I didn't tell you to tell anybody else.
