used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
(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 She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
aroused or activated
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
ballad-makers
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From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
Beaton's
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From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
(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 But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
cannot
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From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
give expression to
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
set up or found
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
Harold
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From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
Jamie
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From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
something that is lost
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
MEETINGSnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
Meta
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From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
Neale's
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From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
determined
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
Wardour
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From this reading But the loss of Jamie and the visit to Wardour Street had awakened her better nature and the feelings of a happier time.
Waring's
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From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been lulled to sleep while she lived an unwholesome life with Maria and her husband, and allowed herself to be dominated by them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _MEETINGS_ "Such a deal of wonder is broken out within this hour that ballad-makers cannot be able to express it."--_A Winter's Tale._ Poor Mrs. Penn had a conscience.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She recalled Harold Waring's faithful words and Meta Neale's gentle counsels, and remembered all the comfort and help which she had found in Mrs. Beaton's friendship.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So powerfully did good emotions work within her that she suddenly resolved to fly from Maria's companionship.
