used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
(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 Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
beneficently
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From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
cannot
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From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
Ellen
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From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
ENDINGSnounUS /ˈendɪŋz/
plural of “ending” — the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
divisible by two
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
the rays of the sun
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading ENDINGS I cannot conclude this volume before recording the personal impressions that Ellen Terry has made upon me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
at the time that
From this reading When with her even the most depressed spirit is buoyed up.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her quick sympathy and ready interest in the concerns of all with whom she comes into contact brings sunshine into their lives.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am, from my friendship with her, fully justified in saying (she would call this one of the fancies of my book, but I know that it is a fact!) that her chief delights in life are, in the first place, her power of making her friends and her associates happy; in the second place, her own joy in existence.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It will be feebly done, for what writer could pen a true word picture of such a beneficently radiant creature?
