used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
Amy
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From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
Dora
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From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
Emmerton
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From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
engage in
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
mamma's
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From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
the possibility of future success
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And certainly, if luxury could constitute a person's happiness, there would have been nothing to desire.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is the spire of Emmerton church just in front; it seems almost prettier now, when the snow is on the ground, than it was in the summer."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
at the time that
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the day which Dora had named, Mrs Herbert and Amy were established at the Hall.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Amy, in great delight, looked round upon the preparations that had been made for her mamma's comfort; and could not doubt, as she felt that some of her first wishes were realised in the prospect of spending so many days at Emmerton together, that Mrs Herbert would enjoy it equally with herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh mamma!" she said, drawing the easy chair close to the fire, "there is everything we want here, just the same as at the cottage; I can make you so comfortable when you are tired; and you can lie down, and look out at that beautiful view.
