used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
Alice
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From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
make calm or still
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
the first light of day
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
Eberstein
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From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
enshroudedverbUS /ɪnˈʃraʊdəd/
past form of “enshroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
at any time
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
Montrose
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From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
and nothing more
From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
Staunton
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From this reading With the legacy of Lady Staunton the dawn had come, but only when he met Alice did Montrose feel that the sun was above the horizon.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The meeting with Eberstein had been the end of sorrow and the beginning of joy, for the doctor had bidden him raise his eyes to the hills made glorious by the rising sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
a source of difficulty
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
at the time that
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ever since he could remember, dark clouds had enshrouded him, and with a fainting heart he had groped his way through the gloom.
a late time of life
From this reading Montrose had suffered a great deal during the five-and-twenty years of his present life, and it was time that he should enjoy a rest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM After the storm comes the calm, and when trouble has endured for a season peace descends to refresh the exhausted soul.
