used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
Adeline's
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From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
Aked's
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From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
Carteret
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From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
dreamlessly
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From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
the act of giving
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
MentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
become covered with mist
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
Richard
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From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
sitting-room
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From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One thought occupied his mind,--Adeline's isolation and need of succour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The nurse suggested that Richard should remain at Carteret Street for the rest of the night, using the sofa in the sitting-room.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The summer sun was dispersing a light mist.
(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 Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mentally he enveloped her with tender solicitude; and the prospect of giving her instant aid, and so earning her gratitude, contributed to a mood of vigorous cheerfulness to which his sorrow for Mr. Aked's death formed but a vague and distant background.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Contrary to his expectation, he slept well and dreamlessly for several hours, and woke up refreshed and energetic.
