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kindred
used in Anne Of Green Gables

16 uses
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Definition
similar or related in quality or character

or:

closely related — such as family or things with shared origin
  • Matthew and I are such kindred spirits I can read his thoughts without words at all.
    Chapter 18 — Anne to the Rescue (40% in)
kindred = similar or related in quality or character
  • I felt that he was a kindred spirit as soon as ever I saw him.
    Chapter 4 — Morning at Green Gables (60% in)
  • "You're both queer enough, if that's what you mean by kindred spirits," said Marilla with a sniff.
    Chapter 4 — Morning at Green Gables (61% in)
  • A bosom friend—an intimate friend, you know—a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul.
    Chapter 8 — Anne's Bringing-up Is Begun (54% in)
  • There were lots I wanted to ask her, but I didn't like to because I didn't think she was a kindred spirit.
    Chapter 11 — Anne's Impressions of Sunday-School (81% in)
  • "Well, did you find Diana a kindred spirit?" asked Marilla as they went up through the garden of Green Gables.
    Chapter 12 — A Solemn Vow and Promise (71% in)
  • Anne, although sincerely sorry for Minnie May, was far from being insensible to the romance of the situation and to the sweetness of once more sharing that romance with a kindred spirit.
    Chapter 18 — Anne to the Rescue (45% in)
  • "I would like to, because you seem like an interesting lady, and you might even be a kindred spirit although you don't look very much like it.
    Chapter 19 — A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession (93% in)
  • "Miss Barry was a kindred spirit, after all," Anne confided to Marilla.
    Chapter 19 — A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession (99% in)
  • Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think.
    Chapter 19 — A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession (99% in)
  • She had discovered another kindred spirit.
    Chapter 21 — A New Departure in Flavorings (35% in)
  • Anne permitted herself to be led down and comforted, reflecting that it was really providential that Mrs. Allan was a kindred spirit.
    Chapter 21 — A New Departure in Flavorings (95% in)
  • Have you discovered another kindred spirit?
    Chapter 22 — Anne is Invited Out to Tea (3% in)
  • Not exactly a kindred spirit, you know, but still very nice.
    Chapter 22 — Anne is Invited Out to Tea (79% in)
  • Not a kindred spirit, of course; but still I like him and I'm awfully sorry I ever criticized his prayers.
    Chapter 23 — Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor (78% in)
  • But I think it must be splendid and I believe I shall find that Miss Stacy is a kindred spirit.
    Chapter 23 — Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor (99% in)

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