used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
Allan
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From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
BLENTARN
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From this reading THE CHILDREN OF BLENTARN GHYLL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILDREN OF BLENTARN GHYLL.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF WORDSWORTH'S CHILDREN.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
Easedale
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From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
farm-house
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From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
GHYLL
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From this reading THE CHILDREN OF BLENTARN GHYLL.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
a single distinct event
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
NestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHILDREN OF BLENTARN GHYLL.
others
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From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
Quincey
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From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN OF BLENTARN GHYLL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not, however, necessary to relate in detail the sad story, as this has been done by De Quincey and others.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Nestling in the valley of Easedale still stands a humble farm-house called Blentarn Ghyll, which takes its name from a mountain ravine near by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading A melancholy incident which occurred during her residence at Allan Bank may be mentioned, since Miss Wordsworth took such an active, sympathetic interest in the relief and succour of the sufferers.
WORDSWORTH'S
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From this reading DEATH OF WORDSWORTH'S CHILDREN.
