used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
anew
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE DOWAGER'S ALARM.
(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 Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
brought into existence
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
countess-dowager
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From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
DOWAGER'S
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From this reading THE DOWAGER'S ALARM.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
Hartledon
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From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
ill-nature
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From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
engage in
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
in motion
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
the season of growth
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWAGER'S ALARM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Anne's children were born--there were three now--a sort of jealous rivalry seemed to arise between them and the two elder children; and this in spite of Anne's efforts to the contrary.
which person or people
From this reading The moving spring was the countess-dowager, who in secret excited the elder children against their little brothers and sister; but so craftily that Anne could produce nothing tangible to remonstrate against.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Things would grow tolerably smooth during the old woman's absences; but she took good care not to make those absences lengthened, and then all the ill-nature and rebellion reigned triumphant.
a late time of life
From this reading Again the years went on, bringing not altogether comfort to the house of Hartledon.
