used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
avoidancenounUS /əˈvɔɪdəns/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
one or the other of two
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
Jane
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From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
Jane's
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From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not come near me, but made a point of avoidance, as I could plainly see.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
a state of acute pain
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This heartless conduct enraged me; but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary's command--that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown upon her part, might reveal her secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
which person or people
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next morning she, with Jane, went over to Scotland Palace without so much as a breath of inquiry from either of them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading One who had given such timely help and who was suffering so much on her account was surely worth a little solicitude; but not a word did she ask.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I saw the princess that afternoon, and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender.
