used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
(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 Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
any person at all
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
excitements
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From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary herself was not so pleased.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
a social unit living together
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
go away from a place
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary herself was not so pleased.
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
mistress's
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From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mary herself was not so pleased.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary herself was not so pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James hoped that she was thinking things over and growing to see them in a more reasonable light.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The servants welcomed an interval between the excitements of the wedding and the discipline of their mistress's eye.
(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 MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
at the time that
From this reading MARY'S household were relieved when they learned next morning that she did not feel well enough to see anyone or to leave her bed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Trent thought that all women are always the better for a rest.
