used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
Ada'snounUS /ˈeɪdəz/
possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
anew
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Ada’s Appeal.—The Promise.—Ada’s Despair.—Gray’s Triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
have
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
ConsultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Ada’s Appeal.—The Promise.—Ada’s Despair.—Gray’s Triumph.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
Dungeon's
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From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
a young female
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Ada’s Appeal.—The Promise.—Ada’s Despair.—Gray’s Triumph.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
ten 10s
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
Learmont
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From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
LoversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Ada’s Appeal.—The Promise.—Ada’s Despair.—Gray’s Triumph.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
SummonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
SuspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Learmont at Home.—Dark Reflections.—The Summons.—The Confederates.—Suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
ThreatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Ada’s Fate Again Against Her.—The Threat.—The New Home.
Tibbs
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From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Ada’s Appeal.—The Promise.—Ada’s Despair.—Gray’s Triumph.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
UnavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading The Girl in Her Melancholy Home.—The Prison House.—A Dungeon’s Gloom.—Unavailing Sorrow.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
someone who visits
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading Albert’s Disappointment.—Tibbs, the Bear Warden.—The Search.—A Consultation.
look attentively
From this reading Jacob’s Return Home.—An Unexpected Visitor.—The Lonely Watch.
a late time of life
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Young Lovers.—The Gallant of a Hundred Years Since.—Hopes and Fears.—The Dream of a True Heart.
