used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
a-quiver
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From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
the state of being absent
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
(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 Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
for the reason that
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
without doubt or question
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
dissipateverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪt/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
Ellen
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From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
any strong feeling
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
forebodings
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From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
not accessible to view
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
Martha's
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From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
medicinaladjectiveUS /məˈdɪsənəl/
having the properties of medicine
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
by chance
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
one of four equal parts
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
not often
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
the season of growth
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
surcharged
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From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
up to a particular time
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
unverifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈverɪfaɪd/
lacking proof or substantiation
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
under normal conditions
From this reading Seldom have my forebodings gone unverified--possibly because I am not superstitious, and they are usually founded upon some more or less clearly realized cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not always, however, is there present a serene, commanding spirit, which can dissipate the threatened storm, by tact and the sunshine of genial graciousness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So did Ellen, being for a while my mother's guest, during Aunt Martha's absence at a famed medicinal spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I had not been home a quarter of an hour till I felt that something had gone wrong; that the usual sweet and serene home atmosphere was impregnated with an illusive element of discord.
but in spite of that
From this reading Every one capable of the finer shades of feeling has experienced, doubtless, the subtle influence of an atmosphere, surcharged with carefully hidden emotion that yet jars each soul, and sets all nerves a-quiver.
