(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their appearance struck him with some surprise.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
a young person of either sex
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
a female human offspring
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
Everard
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From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
Giovanna
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From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
Guillaume
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From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
the act of punishing
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their appearance struck him with some surprise.
not in physical motion
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Their appearance struck him with some surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Their appearance struck him with some surprise.
Susan
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From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their appearance struck him with some surprise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
at the time that
From this reading Everard met them in the green lane, on the north side of the house, when he arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old man carried in his arms the child, which was still dressed in its Flemish costume, with the little close cap concealing its round face.
which person or people
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Guillaume had calmed down out of the first passion of his disappointment, and as he was really fond of the child, and stood in awe of his wife and daughter, who were still more devoted to it, he was now using all his powers to induce Giovanna to go back with him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Miss Susan felt that it was beyond doubt the work of Providence to increase her punishment that Everard should arrive as he did quite unexpectedly on the evening of this day.
