used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
(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 ‘The party’ meant all of them!—Eleanor, Magdalen, Gilbert, and Otho.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
subject to appointment
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
Askam
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From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
Church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
the specified day of the month
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading ‘The party’ meant all of them!—Eleanor, Magdalen, Gilbert, and Otho.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
only a very short time before
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
how
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From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading ‘The party’ meant all of them!—Eleanor, Magdalen, Gilbert, and Otho.
Magdalen's
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From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
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 QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ‘The party’ meant all of them!—Eleanor, Magdalen, Gilbert, and Otho.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
something you have to do
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
Othonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
an angry dispute
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
rest-and-be-thankful
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From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Eleanor felt less comfort than Mrs. Johnson, in the anticipation of the evening.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ‘The party’ meant all of them!—Eleanor, Magdalen, Gilbert, and Otho.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
Thorsgarth
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From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
hard to endure
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
under normal conditions
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading This season, thanks to the valuable assistance of Miss Askam in the dreary business known as ‘decorating,’ Mrs. Johnson felt her difficulties much lightened, and looked forward to the evening’s entertainment with a kind of ‘rest-and-be-thankful’ feeling, rare indeed in her experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She hardly knew how it was, or with whom the invitation had originated, whether with Otho, herself, or Magdalen’s self—but an invitation had certainly been given to the latter to dine at Thorsgarth, and go with the party from there to the entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading QUARREL It was two days before Christmas that this great event usually took place,—an event spoken of by Mrs. Johnson as though it had been a solemn feast, with an appointed date in the Church’s year; and it formed almost the most trying of the many trying occasions which chequered her earthly career.
