aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the formal act of approving
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
cannot
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From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
clasping
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From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Surely you do not wish to leave me?"
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
go away from a place
From this reading Surely you do not wish to leave me?"
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
not any; not one
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely you do not wish to leave me?"
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
not used up
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely you do not wish to leave me?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No! they cannot come to _me_, but I shall go to _them_."
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "Do not ask me," she cried, clasping me fondly to her bosom; "I fear I am ungrateful for my remaining blessing."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Surely you do not wish to leave me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dearest mother," cried I, rising and looking up in her face, "you forget _me_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From that time she struggled with her grief, and became, as you know, in _company_, at least, the agreeable companion; for about that time it was, I think, that your amiable husband succeeded to the living, and you came to enliven and adorn the rectory.
