used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
make calm or still
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
equalled
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From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
divisible by two
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
GiftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
Ilario's
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From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
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 Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
by chance
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
a human being
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
Sant
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From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess Sant' Ilario's early life had been deeply stirred by the great makers of human character, sorrow and happiness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had never passed for an intellectual person, she had never been very brilliant in conversation, she had even been thought old-fashioned in her prejudices concerning the books she read.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Gifted with a beauty not equalled, perhaps, in those times, endowed with a strong and passionate nature under a singularly cold and calm outward manner, she had been saved from many dangers by the rarest of commonplace qualities, common sense.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
(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 She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had suffered profoundly, she had borne her trials with a rare courage, and her reward, if one may call it so, had been very great.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
a late time of life
From this reading She had seen the world and known it well, and the knowledge had not been forgotten in the peaceful prosperity of later years.
