aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
anew
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading She took up her new work with ardour.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
Bella
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From this reading He found Bella full of sympathy.
BELLA'S
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From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
cottagers
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From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
Culverhouse
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From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
without deviation
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
DulcimernounUS /ˈdʌlsɪmər/
a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
at any time
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
set up or found
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He found Bella full of sympathy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
come together
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She took up her new work with ardour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found Bella full of sympathy.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
parishionersnounUS /pərˈɪʃənərz/
plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He found Bella full of sympathy.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
THINK'ST
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From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took up her new work with ardour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She took up her new work with ardour.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘OH, THINK’ST THOU WE SHALL EVER MEET AGAIN?’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From that hour Cyril became friendly and confidential--he had found some one besides the Vicar and Mrs. Dulcimer to whom he could talk about his poor parishioners, their wants, their virtues, and their vices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She took up her new work with ardour.
but in spite of that
From this reading BELLA’S hopes were realized insomuch that her offer to visit his cottagers certainly did bring her more directly in contact with Mr. Culverhouse than she had ever been yet.
