used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
Abercarne
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From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
Chris
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From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
didn't
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From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
communicated in words
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
an act that fails
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MAN’S HOUSE.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GREAT MAN’S HOUSE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GREAT MAN’S HOUSE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MAN’S HOUSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
tuckingverbUS /ˈtʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “tuck” — fit snugly into
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Mrs. Abercarne tried to look as if she didn’t mind, but the attempt was a failure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
(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 Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
at the time that
From this reading Then, when they were well on their way, Chris rashly tried to comfort her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Never mind, mother,” whispered she, tucking her hand lovingly under her mother’s arm, and speaking in a bright voice which expressed more cheerfulness than she felt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with uneasy hearts and troubled countenances that both she and her daughter went through the station and got into the comfortable carriage which was waiting for them outside.
