used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN CUP AND LIP.
any thing at all
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN CUP AND LIP.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading BETWEEN CUP AND LIP.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
dearly loved
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
command with authority
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
one or the other of two
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
endeavouring
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From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
at any time
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
a state of high honor
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
I'm
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From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
It's
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From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
Lascelles
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From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading BETWEEN CUP AND LIP.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
one's
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From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
by chance
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
that's
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From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
at the time that
From this reading The smiling landscape on either side the railroad looked fairer, brighter, more like _home_ than ever, when seen under a glow of celestial light radiating from a happy heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "It's good for the country, my dear, that's a comfort; but I'm sure it's fatal to one's complexion," said Mrs. Lascelles, vainly endeavouring to combine the shelter of a blind with the draught from an open window at forty miles an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never in her life, perhaps, had Helen enjoyed anything so much as her afternoon's journey to London with Mrs. Lascelles.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading For her, that seemed a glory, shining direct from paradise, which was to her companion but a glare of heat and discomfort, dazzling, scorching--worse, unbecoming in the extreme.
