used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
(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 She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
dearly loved
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
a young female
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
Jessie
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From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
Lottie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
preyingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
in the near future
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
believed likely
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had soon cause to regret my rashness in having opened my heart to Jessie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
which person or people
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I saw that this subject was preying upon her, and repented keenly having given up the bitter fruit of knowledge before it was an absolute necessity; Lottie was wiser in the rude kindness of her attempt to put me down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dear girl was too frank and high-minded for a secret of that kind to rest safely with her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She believed all that I suspected, and with this conviction came a perfect loathing of the woman, who was now her forced guest.
