used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
(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 This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
increase twofold
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
FuneralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
Isabel
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From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
Llanfeare
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From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
and nothing more
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
PreparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
be seated
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This necessity of action,--of action which in her present condition of mind did not seem clear to her,--was not at all easy.
up to a particular time
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
at the time that
From this reading Preparing for the Funeral Isabel, when she was left alone, felt that a terrible weight of duty was imposed on her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But it was explained to her that until after the funeral, and till the will should have been read, everything about Llanfeare must be done by her and in obedience to her orders.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She seemed to be immediately encompassed by a double world of circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was that world of grief which was so natural, but which would yet be easy, could she only be allowed to sit down and weep.
