used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
greatly pleased
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
Evelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
at any time
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
set up or found
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
LegatenounUS /ˈleɡət/
a member of a legation
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
Lumley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
engage in
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
come together
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
not any; not one
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
tenderest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their love delighted him, and he returned it with the fondness of a parent and the benevolence of a pastor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THERE stands the Messenger of Truth--there stands The Legate of the skies.--COWPER.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading With them he was an object of the tenderest affection, of the deepest veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
which person or people
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She was ever with her mother or Mrs. Leslie or the good curate, who spent much of his time at the cottage; for the old man had neither wife nor children, he was alone at home, he had learned to make his home with the widow and her daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM that night Lumley found no opportunity for private conversation with Evelyn; she evidently shunned to meet with him alone.
