Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

(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 There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And it was so dramatic!

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

apart from; not including

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

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From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

of the present time and place

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

not any; not one

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

above and across; more than

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

plural of “prelude” — something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

more quickly

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has been said, indeed, that funerals are often the preludes to marriage.

except for; apart from

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

get rid of

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And it was so dramatic!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Poor Gwen's death had caused quite a pleasurable excitement in the village.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And it was so dramatic!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Be that as it may, Gwen, despite her gift of grace, had lived all her short life on such a different plane from the rest of the village girls that, except in the little shepherd's cottage amid the hills, few real tears were shed over her dramatic death.

belonging to which person

From this reading There can be no question that to all save the immediate few whose natural emotions are involved, most deaths bring a quicker tide of life to the living.