used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
BRIGHTERadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
brightly-lighted
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From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
obtain
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
gayest
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From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
GRADUALadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
being perceived or observed
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading GRADUAL RETURN OF HAPPY SPIRITS--BRIGHTER PROSPECTS--AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
a special situation
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
precisely as stated
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading One evening when we had returned from a drive, I noticed that she ate very little supper, and her hand trembled violently.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
at the time that
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
in or at the place that
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we drove slowly through the brightly-lighted streets, and looked in at the gaudy and flaunting windows, where the gayest and most elegant articles of merchandise were exhibited, I remarked to Miss Nancy, with a sigh, "Life might be made a very gay and cheerful thing--almost a pleasure, were it not for the wickedness of men."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When I began to gain strength Miss Nancy took me out in a carriage of evenings; and had it not been for the melancholy recollections that hung like a pall around my heart, life would have been beautiful to me.
an affirmative
From this reading "Ah, yes, it might, indeed," she replied, and the big tears rested upon her eyelids.
