used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
placed in a grave
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
divisible by two
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
Jessie
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From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
Matty
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From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
by chance
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading THE UNWELCOME PROPOSAL.
on the contrary
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
single-hearted
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From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNWELCOME PROPOSAL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading THE UNWELCOME PROPOSAL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true, Jessie had received the proposal she so much dreaded, received it exactly as her mother had described the scene.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Though the most single-hearted and frank creature in the world, Jessie would have died rather than confess feelings such as I fear occupied her heart even at this time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If other and deeper feelings prevailed with her, they were buried far out of sight by the delicate reticence of a nature which shrunk from any revelation of feelings which would, perhaps, never receive a generous response.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Aunt Matty, I have obeyed you," she said, with a sorrowful look of the eyes, the moment we were alone together.
