n. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
Go and stand by the door, out of the way of the mirror and the windows.
The higher they flew with the mirror, the more terribly it grinned: they could hardly hold it fast.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SNOW QUEEN This happened because the very smallest bit had the same power which the whole mirror had possessed.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SNOW QUEEN a. behaving in a way that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm; hurtful or troublesome
I was sweeping the hearth, and I noticed a mischievous smile on her lips.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER X I rather liked it, said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Once upon a time there was a wicked sprite, indeed he was the most mischievous of all sprites.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SNOW QUEEN n. speech uttered by a person alone; dramatic soliloquy
n. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
n. movement; act of changing location; ability or power to move
She laughed, and held me down; for I made a motion to leave my chair.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER IX I was not in the least sensible of the progressive motion made in the air by the island.
Gulliver's Travels(V2) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 3: CHAPTER II. The first jolt had like to have shaken me out of my hammock, but afterward the motion was easy enough.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 2: CHAPTER VIII. v. add a number to itself a particular number of times; combine by multiplication
He began to think of the fun he had planned for this day, and his sorrows multiplied.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER II Gradually the cool dim gray of the morning whitened, and as gradually sounds multiplied and life manifested itself.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER XIV Their style is clear, masculine, and smooth, but not florid; for they avoid nothing more than multiplying unnecessary words, or using various expressions.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 2: CHAPTER VII. n. one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement
n. power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way; authority
Dickon stood up on the grass and slowly went through a carefully practical but simple series of muscle exercises.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson BurnettGet Context In CHAPTER XXIV He was rather thin with living on moor grass but he was as tough and wiry as if the muscle in his little legs had been made of steel springs.
The Secret Garden By Frances Hodgson BurnettGet Context In CHAPTER XVIII Want of exercise robs them of cheerfulness, and too much devotion to that idol of American women, the teapot, makes them feel as if they were all nerve and no muscle.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT a. having or suggesting great physical power; of or relating to or consisting of muscle
He had a rounded, muscular, and vigorous hand, as well as a long, strong arm.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXV To the elegance of a nervous and slight form had succeeded the solidity of a rounded and muscular figure.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 22. The Smugglers. This calm tone and perfect ease made Andrea feel that he was, for the moment, restrained by a more muscular hand than his own, and that the restraint could not be easily broken through.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 96. The Contract. a. too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, lacking worldly experience
Of her daughters, the eldest, Amy, was rather little: naive, and child-like in face and manner, and piquant in form; her white muslin dress and blue sash became her well.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XVII a. relating to or typical of a whole country and its people
n. someone who officially belongs to a particular country, a citizen of a particular country
He could not tell what I meant by secrets of state, where an enemy, or some rival nation, were not in the case.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 2: CHAPTER VII. Tell me also your country, nation, and city, that our ships may shape their purpose accordingly and take you there.
By all which acquirements, I should be a living treasure of knowledge and wisdom, and certainly become the oracle of the nation.
Gulliver's Travels(V2) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 3: CHAPTER X. n. basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it
n. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and other features and products of the earth.
His very clothes seemed to partake of the hospitable nature of the wearer.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR Not that your wife, Ulysses, is likely to murder you, for Penelope is a very admirable woman, and has an excellent nature.
Jo liked the prospect and was eager to be gone, for the home nest was growing too narrow for her restless nature and adventurous spirit.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO a. adverse; involving disadvantage or harm; pessimistic
Ali returned a sign in the negative.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 46. Unlimited Credit. Almost every day I asked Mrs. Fairfax if she had yet heard anything decided: her answer was always in the negative.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXII The young man's finger, glided over the words, but at each one Noirtier answered by a negative sign.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 75. A Signed Statement. n. a surrounding or nearby region, the approximate amount of something
At length, one by one, all the noises in the neighborhood ceased.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 67. At the Office of the King's Attorney. The brigands have never been really extirpated from the neighborhood of Rome.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits. The town takes its name from King Hroar, and the many fountains in the neighborhood.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE DREAM OF LITTLE TUK a. not either of two things or people
neither bride nor groom removed their masks.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER TEN But neither bent the knee, for the young bridegroom.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER TEN They were neither many nor heavy, but that made no difference to her.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER SEVEN n. a neutral position, especially in a war
n. pH value of 7
It was necessary to find some neutral ground on which an exchange could be made, and then to try and land these goods on the coast of France.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 22. The Smugglers. Nothing then was altered in the plan, and orders were given to get under weigh next night, and, wind and weather permitting, to make the neutral island by the following day.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 22. The Smugglers. n. a daughter of your brother or sister
Mr. Darcy took her place by her niece, and they walked on together.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 43 Mrs. Gardiner and her niece, however, did her justice, and pitied her.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 45 Mrs. Gardiner looked at her niece with a smile, but Elizabeth could not return it.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 43 n. something that annoys or gives trouble and vexation; something that is offensive or noxious
He asked for it so often that he became a nuisance, and his aunt ended by telling him to help himself and quit bothering her.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER XII v. make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something
Much obliged for that recommendation.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE There is no debt, benefit, burden, obligation, in the case.
I am not under the slightest obligation to go to India, especially with strangers.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXXV n. the first existence or beginning of anything
I said the origin of his fortune remained obscure.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 87. The Challenge. Inquiry was made into the origin of the scourge, and by degrees various facts came out which excited public indignation in a high degree.
I told him as much as I thought proper of her illness, and he extorted from me, by cross-examination, most of the facts connected with its origin.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XIV v. initiate or invent; start something or cause it to happen
I said the origin of his fortune remained obscure.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 87. The Challenge. It was not my original intention to deceive, as I have deceived you.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXVII So much has religion done for me; turning the original materials to the best account; pruning and training nature.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXXII n. someone who lacks support, care, or supervision
n. a young animal without a mother
Over the path of the poor orphan child.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER III Take to His bosom the poor orphan child.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER III God is a friend to the poor orphan child.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER III v. cook food for longer than necessary
v. place special or excessive emphasis on
v. flow over; cover with, or as with, water or other fluid
v. spread over; flow over the brim of
When they got there they swarmed into the graveyard and washed over it like an overflow.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER XXIX. Possibly nothing at all; the overflow of my brain would probably, in a state of freedom, have evaporated in a thousand follies; misfortune is needed to bring to light the treasures of the human intellect.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 17. The Abbe's Chamber. The carter was forced at last to leave his cart behind him, and to go home overflowing with rage and vexation.
Grimms' Fairy Tales By The Brothers GrimmGet Context In THE DOG AND THE SPARROW v. provide a view of, especially from above
v. fail to notice or consider something or someone
Mr. Linton walked to a window on the other side of the room that overlooked the court.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER X Aunt Polly was vexed to think she had overlooked that bit of circumstantial evidence, and missed a trick.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER I But above all, above respect and esteem, there was a motive within her of goodwill which could not be overlooked.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 44 v. decide against a decision that has already been made
I always thought they were very unfit to have the charge of her; but I was overruled, as I always am.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 47 n. having and controlling something, right or state of being an owner
n. formal conference on public affairs; general council, especially an assembly of representatives of a nation
n. person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal
He sought me a partner betimes.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXVII You know how I detest it, unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 3 She was light, but he was still lighter; she had never had such a partner in the dance.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SHADOW n. an activity that is done for enjoyment; amusement
I give you leave, returned Laurie, who enjoyed having someone to tease, after his long abstinence from his favorite pastime.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE I did not omit even our sports and pastimes, or any other particular which I thought might redound to the honour of my country.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 2: CHAPTER VI. Laurie's eyes followed her with pleasure, for she neither romped nor sauntered, but danced with spirit and grace, making the delightsome pastime what it should be.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN n. the ability to accept delay or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry
n. a card game played by one person
You are rather too kind sometimes, and then just a trifle hasty when he tries your patience.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Meg thought it was too cruel to hint about her sad failure, and the last atom of patience vanished as he spoke.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX n. punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense
Whereupon the emperor his father published an edict, commanding all his subjects, upon great penalties, to break the smaller end of their eggs.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 1: CHAPTER IV. And these people thought it a prodigious defect of policy among us, when I told them that our laws were enforced only by penalties, without any mention of reward.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 1: CHAPTER VI. No, no," he said to the patron, "I was awkward, and it is just that I pay the penalty of my clumsiness.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 23. The Island of Monte Cristo. n. ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people
n. belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
The young man, with the intuitive perception of a lover, quickly understood the circumstances in which she was involuntarily placed, and he was comforted.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 57. In the Lucerne Patch. I knew, by instinct, how the matter stood, before St. John had said another word; but I cannot expect the reader to have the same intuitive perception, so I must repeat his explanation.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXXIII Injun Joe gave a barely perceptible start.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER XXIII v. carry through; bring to completion; achieve or accomplish
Great and exalted deeds are what he lives to perform.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXXVII I have existed merely to perform tricks for you, Torvald.
But when the proud princess perceived that he was not her equal in birth, she scorned him, and required him first to perform another task.
Grimms' Fairy Tales By The Brothers GrimmGet Context In THE WHITE SNAKE n. act of performing; dramatic or musical entertainment
n. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity
Her performance was pleasing, though by no means capital.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 6 And he kept drifting about to find Becky and lacerate her with the performance.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark TwainGet Context In CHAPTER XVIII My master observed the whole performance with great signs of curiosity and admiration.
Gulliver's Travels(V2) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 4: CHAPTER III. a. lasting for a long time or for ever; remaining without change
Natural affection only, of all the sentiments, has permanent power over me.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXXII To me, he signified the threatening danger was not so much death, as permanent alienation of intellect.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XII I would fain at the moment have become bee or lizard, that I might have found fitting nutriment, permanent shelter here.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XXVIII a. lasting for a long time and difficult to get rid of
At last, overcome by her persistent entreaties that he would take something, he lifted the glass and drank again.
Grimms' Fairy Tales By The Brothers GrimmGet Context In THE RAVEN He persisted until, at last, he had not sufficient strength to rise and cast his supper out of the loophole.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27. The wound persisted in healing with a rapidity that astonished him, and instead of trying to forget, he found himself trying to remember.
Little Women By Louisa May AlcottGet Context In CHAPTER FORTY-ONE n. group of people willing to obey orders, like those employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces
n. belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess
n. a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups
The next time Heathcliff came my young lady chanced to be feeding some pigeons in the court.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XI Beside them, on laths and perches, sat nearly a hundred pigeons, all asleep, seemingly; but yet they moved a little when the robber maiden came.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SNOW QUEEN "Kiss it," cried the little girl, and flung the pigeon in Gerda's face.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SNOW QUEEN a. like or relating to poetry or poets
Her poetic and excited mind pictured it as the soul of her grandmother.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 73. The Promise. In a word, an almost poetical fervor prevailed.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 6. The Deputy Procureur du Roi. First I was a poet; now sold for a few pence as a lark; no doubt it was that accursed poetical nature which has metamorphosed me into such a poor harmless little creature.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenGet Context In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE n. waste matter that contaminates the water, air, or soil
n. the people who inhabit a territory or state
n. the number of inhabitants in a given country, or city etc.
The garret windows and tops of houses were so crowded with spectators, that I thought in all my travels I had not seen a more populous place.
Gulliver's Travels(V1) By Jonathan SwiftGet Context In PART 1: CHAPTER IV. n. a mammal that lives in the sea, swims in groups, and looks similar to a dolphin but has a shorter rounder nose
There's a porpoise close behind us, and he's treading on my tail.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis CarrollGet Context In CHAPTER X. The Lobster Quadrille v. occupy in person; hold or actually have in one's own keeping; have the legal title to
It will correct you of feigning more valour than you possess.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XI I do not pretend to possess equal frankness with your ladyship.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 56 This treasure exists, Dantes, and if I have not been allowed to possess it, you will.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 18. The Treasure. a. having or showing a desire to control or dominate
n. the case expressing ownership
It will correct you of feigning more valour than you possess.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XI I do not pretend to possess equal frankness with your ladyship.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 56 This treasure exists, Dantes, and if I have not been allowed to possess it, you will.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 18. The Treasure. v. be later in time, happen or exist after something
n. student who continues studies after graduation for second degree
a. happening after a person's death, as of child born after father's death
"Yes, yes," said Caderousse; and his eyes glistened at the thought of this posthumous revenge.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 83. The Hand of God. n. time during which some action is awaited
n. act of putting off an event to a future time
But he had sense to postpone complaining: there might be compensation within.
Wuthering Heights By Emily BronteGet Context In CHAPTER XX He did not judge your father to be a person whom he could so properly consult as your uncle, and therefore readily postponed seeing him till after the departure of the former.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane AustenGet Context In Chapter 52 Still confidence was not restored to all minds, and the general opinion was that the complete ruin of the unfortunate shipowner had been postponed only until the end of the month.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasGet Context In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.