used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
Agnes
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From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
BrontenounUS /ˈbrɑːnti/
English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
Bronte'snounUS /ˈbrɑːntiz/
possessive form of “bronte” — English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
a period of 100 years
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
dearly loved
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
divisible by two
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
GentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
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 Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
Nicholls
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From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
pronouncesverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
only a very short time before
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
TenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Nicholls has a portrait of Anne in his possession, drawn by Charlotte, which he pronounces to be an admirable likeness, and this does convey the impression of a sweet and gentle nature.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this may he taken for granted, it is impossible not to feel, even at the distance of half a century, a sense of Anne's personal charm.
which person or people
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
Wildfell
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From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Gentleness is a word always associated with her by those who knew her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It can scarcely be doubted that Anne Bronte's two novels, _Agnes Grey_ and _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall_, would have long since fallen into oblivion but for the inevitable association with the romances of her two greater sisters.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading When Mr. Nicholls saw what professed to be a portrait of Anne in a magazine article, he wrote: 'What an awful caricature of the dear, gentle Anne Bronte!'
