used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMANCE AND REALITY.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
any person at all
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
any thing at all
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
greatly pleased
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
any strong feeling
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
immediately past
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
Lottie
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From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
O'Shaughnessys
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From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It did not occur to her that anyone but herself knew anything about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading ROMANCE AND REALITY.
Ridsdale
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From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ROMANCE AND REALITY.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Her mind was still moved by an echo of the sentiment of their last meeting--a thrill of emotion half from the music, half from the awakening feelings, the curiosity, the commotion of her developing nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
not known
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The delighted curiosity of the O’Shaughnessys and the anxious concern of Captain Temple were equally unknown to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lottie was entirely unconscious of the intimation that had been made to her father, and of the excitement which had risen among her neighbours about Mr. Ridsdale.
