a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
EXACTSverbUS /ɪɡˈzækts/
third-person singular of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waife had sent for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
FULFILMENTnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Waife had sent for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Waife had sent for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
MORLEYnounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Waife had sent for him.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
Sophy
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From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She had been exerting herself to the utmost to talk cheerfully--to shake from her aspect every cloud of sorrow.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
WAIFE
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From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
Waife's
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From this reading The next day George Morley visited Waife's room earlier than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sophy was seated by her grandfather--his hand in hers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WAIFE EXACTS FROM GEORGE MORLEY THE FULFILMENT OF ONE OF THOSE PROMISES WHICH MEAN NOTHING OR EVERYTHING.
