accompany (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 4 uses
1 —1 use as in:
accompany on the journey
she said I looked ill, and wished to accompany me to the sea-side.
accompany = travel along with
Definition
Generally this sense of accompany means:to travel along with
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 10 |
1st use | Chapter 34 |
2 —3 uses as in:
illness and accompanying symptoms
At last, having held a document before her glasses for nearly five minutes, she presented it across the counter, accompanying the act by another inquisitive and mistrustful glance — it was for J.E. "Is there only one?"†
accompanying = joining (doing at the same time)
Definition
Generally this sense of accompany means:to be present with at the same time and/or location
Word Statistics
Book | 3 uses |
Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 10 |
1st use | Chapter 10 |
accord (3 meanings)
3 meanings, 22 uses
1 —17 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
I wished to see whether her appearance accorded with Mrs. Fairfax's description;
accorded = was in agreement
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
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Book | 17 uses |
Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 5 |
2 —4 uses as in:
done of her own accord
Shake me off, then, sir, — push me away, for I'll not leave you of my own accord.
own accord = voluntarily
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
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Book | 4 uses |
Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 37 |
3 —1 use as in:
accord her the respect deserved
...every privilege, every attention shall be yours that I would accord a peer's daughter, if about to marry her.
accord = give as special treatment to
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:to give someone special treatment — especially respect
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Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 24 |
consequence (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 26 uses
1 —20 uses as in:
a direct consequence of
I have refused to marry him — And have consequently displeased him?
consequently = as a result
Definition
Generally this sense of consequence means:a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
Word Statistics
Book | 20 uses |
Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 6 |
2 —6 uses as in:
of little consequence
I ought to have replied that it was not easy to give an impromptu answer to a question about appearances; that tastes mostly differ; and that beauty is of little consequence, or something of that sort.
consequence = importance
Definition
Generally this sense of consequence means:importance or relevance
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 2000 |
1st use | Chapter 11 |
contrast (3 meanings)
3 meanings, 16 uses
1 —2 uses as in:
contrast their writing styles
"You live just below — do you mean at that house with the battlements?" pointing to Thornfield Hall, on which the moon cast a hoary gleam, bringing it out distinct and pale from the woods that, by contrast with the western sky, now seemed one mass of shadow.
by contrast = in a comparison that shows differences
Definition
Generally this sense of contrast means:point to differences between; or compare to show differences
Word Statistics
Book | 2 uses |
Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 30 |
2 —13 uses as in:
there is a contrast
The picture you have just drawn is suggestive of a rather too overwhelming contrast.†
contrast = difference
Definition
Generally this sense of contrast means:a difference — especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
Word Statistics
Book | 13 uses |
Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 11 |
3 —1 use as in:
it is a contrast
My fixed desire was to seek and find a good and intelligent woman, whom I could love: a contrast to the fury I left at Thornfield —†
contrast = something notably different compared (to something)
Definition
Generally this sense of contrast means:something noticeably different (compared to something else or to other things)
Word Statistics
Book | 1 use |
Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 27 |
convey (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 14 uses
1 —6 uses as in:
convey her thoughts
It is enough, sir: as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many.†
conveyed = communicated or expressed
Definition
Generally this sense of convey means:communicate or express
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 28 |
2 —8 uses as in:
convey her safely to
Have you any sort of conveyance?†
conveyance = means of transport
Definition
Generally this sense of convey means:transport
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Book | 8 uses |
Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 10 |
direct (6 meanings)
6 meanings, 45 uses
1 —13 uses as in:
depart directly
"Write to Diana and Mary to-morrow," I said, "and tell them to come home directly."†
directly = immediately
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else first
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Book | 13 uses |
Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 2 |
2 —4 uses as in:
directly above; or buy direct from
"How is Mrs. Reed?" I asked soon, looking calmly at Georgiana, who thought fit to bridle at the direct address, as if it were an unexpected liberty.†
direct = asked specifically of that person
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:straight (exactly where stated); or without involvement of anything in between
The exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "The road runs directly to Las Vegas." — straight (without varying from a straight line)
- "It was a direct hit." — exact
- "The plant is in direct sunlight." — unobstructed (without anything in between)
- "She wants a direct meeting with him." — personal (without other people in between)
- "She paid direct attention to what he was reading." — close
- "a direct gaze" — straight, steady, or focused—not a brief glance taken while generally looking at other things; not a sideways look
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Book | 4 uses |
Library | 62 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 19 |
3 —6 uses as in:
was direct in my instructions
I asked, knowing, of course, what the answer would be, but yet desirous of deferring the direct question as to where he really was.†
direct = straightforward (specific and to the point)
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:straightforward (uncomplicated or simple — perhaps also indicating openness and honesty)
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 29 |
4 —14 uses as in:
directed her question to
God directed me to a correct choice: I thank His providence for the guidance!†
directed = guided
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:to indicate direction; or to cause movement or focus in a direction or towards an object
The exact meaning of this sense of direct is subject to its context. For example:
- "intentionally directed fire at unarmed civilians" — aimed a gun
- "directed the question to her" — aimed a question
- "directed her north" — pointed in a particular direction
- "directed attention to the 3rd paragraph" — focused attention on a particular object
- "The sound of her voice directed him to the kitchen." — guided or gave directions to someone to help them move to a particular place
- "She directed him to the airport." — gave directions to send someone to a particular place
- "She directed the boat north." — steered it
- "directed the letter to" — send a letter to a particular person by putting a name and address on it
Word Statistics
Book | 14 uses |
Library | 36 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 7 |
5 —3 uses as in:
directed the jury to...
After breakfast, Adele and I withdrew to the library, which room, it appears, Mr. Rochester had directed should be used as the schoolroom.†
directed = instructed
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:give instructions or commands
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Book | 3 uses |
Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 11 |
6 —5 uses as in:
directed the movie
While Mr. Rochester and the other gentlemen directed these alterations, the ladies were running up and down stairs ringing for their maids.†
directed = supervised
Definition
Generally this sense of direct means:supervise, control, or to be in charge of
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Book | 5 uses |
Library | 29 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 18 |
yield (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 26 uses
1 —6 uses as in:
will yield valuable data
One gleam of light lifted into relief a half-submerged mast, on which sat a cormorant, dark and large, with wings flecked with foam; its beak held a gold bracelet set with gems, that I had touched with as brilliant tints as my palette could yield, and as glittering distinctness as my pencil could impart.
yield = produce
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT®* | top 100 |
1st use | Chapter 23 |
2 —20 uses as in:
yield to pressure
In listening, I sobbed convulsively; for I could repress what I endured no longer; I was obliged to yield, and I was shaken from head to foot with acute distress.
yield = give in
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to give in, give way, or give up
Word Statistics
Book | 20 uses |
Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Chapter 20 |