used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
CRAWFORDnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading CRAWFORD WRITES HOME.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CRAWFORD WRITES HOME.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
held dear
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The morning after Mrs. Crawford's relapse and Crawford's visit to town about the three thousand pounds, the husband was sitting by his wife's bedside.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She did not wish to sadden the being she loved above all other living creatures by the thought of a final separation between them, a separation which she felt was inevitable, and to which she could not reconcile her mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She shook her head with a sad smile, but said nothing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was in a particularly cheerful and hopeful humour, and insisted that she had already begun to mend, and would in a week be better than she had been for months.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading CRAWFORD WRITES HOME.
