used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
dearly loved
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
exhale hard
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
give encouragement to
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
the first light of day
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
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 Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
Edina
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From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FRANK RAYNOR FOLLOWED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK RAYNOR FOLLOWED.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
MourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
RAYNOR
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From this reading FRANK RAYNOR FOLLOWED.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Edina was a treasure now; she had travelled by night and was early at Eagles' Nest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
at the time that
From this reading As most houses are, when a near and beloved relative is removed: and the anguish is more keenly felt if the blow, as in this case, falls suddenly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole house was steeped in grief--for Major Raynor had died at dawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mourning with them sincerely, she at the time strove to cheer them.
