used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading —HARTLEY COLERIDGE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
an established custom
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
HARTLEYnounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading —HARTLEY COLERIDGE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
Ingraham
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From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
Ingrahams
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From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
immediately past
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
not any; not one
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
a brief written record
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
by chance
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
any competition
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
unnotedadjective
not taken into account
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Ingrahams were, perhaps, the most highly placed family in the little town, by right of distinguished antecedents, of wealth, and of habit of life.
which person or people
From this reading To the surprise of both the friends, Anna, who had gone about her rigorous tasks unseen and unnoted hitherto, began about this time to come into a certain comparative prominence in the quiet little city.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A day or two after the evening described in the last chapter, Anna received a note from Mrs. Ingraham, the wife of a distinguished citizen of the town, a man of great wealth, and a well-known senator.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading She was a queen of noble Nature’s crowning, A smile of hers was like an act of grace; She had no winsome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of the vulgar race; But, if she smiled, a light was on her face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance.
