used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
Annie
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From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
an occurrence of something
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
Crann
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From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
give a description of
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
the act of departing
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
kirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
engage in
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
missionar-kirk
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From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
remonstrances
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From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She did not lay the blame on circumstances, though they might well, in her case, have borne a part of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever effect the remonstrances of Thomas might or might not have upon the rest, Annie had heard enough to make her want to go to the missionar-kirk.
in or at the place that
From this reading For was it not plain that Thomas Crann knew something that she did not know? and where could he have learned it but at the said kirk?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading There must be something going on there worth looking into.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps there she might learn just what she needed to know; for, happy as she was, she would have been much happier had it not been for a something--she could neither describe nor understand it--which always rose between her and the happiness.
