used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
Edmund
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From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
a social unit living together
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
Lodore
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From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
on one occasion
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
express in speech
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
move an implement through
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next morning Frances, before she thought of breakfast, repaired to the bedside of Edmund.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The tones of Frances' voice, naming him to the servants as she inquired for him, appeared to bring at once happiness and confidence to his heart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left the family at Lodore House enjoying, we hope, the refreshment of a good night's rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He To her face looked up, with innocent love, And she looked fondly on him."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been for some time awake; but, unaccustomed, it would seem, to have any friend or confidant, he had not ventured to speak or stir.
