used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
(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 For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
COLLINSnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading MISS COLLINS' WORK.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
faith's
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From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
the act of departing
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS COLLINS' WORK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
talismannounUS /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/
An object, such as an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
treasure-house
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From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
precisely as stated
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For weeks Diana gave herself before all other things to the study of her Bible, and to better understanding of faith's duties and privileges.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was well for her, too, that she followed up earnestly the clue to life which had been given her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MISS COLLINS' WORK.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was well for Diana that she had got a talisman of better power than the world can manufacture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have a treasure-house of supplies, and are going to have to get to it in the dark by and by, it is good to learn the way very well while the light is there.
