used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
Darrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
only a very short time before
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIKE THE MEMORY OF A DREAM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
Tolldale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
Vane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Darrell drove away from Tolldale Priory late in the afternoon, and in a very despondent state of mind.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The widow scarcely opened her lips during the homeward drive.
WoodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading She had done no good by her visit to Woodlands, and it seemed painfully probable that she had done a great deal of harm; for the unfortunate accident of a resemblance between Laura Mason’s companion and the late George Vane had stirred up the memories of the past in that turbid stream, the old man’s mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would fain have punished Eleanor for that unlucky chance by which she happened to resemble the dead man, and she did not fail to remark unpleasantly upon Miss Vane’s conduct at Woodlands.
