used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
Arden
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From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
Carnegie'snounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡiz/
possessive form of “carnegie” — United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
hypochondriacaladjective
suffering from hypochondria
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
and nothing more
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
and nothing more
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading SWEETLY ROMANTIC.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
SWEETLYadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading SWEETLY ROMANTIC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This good lady having turned her thoughts inward for so long, could only see the world from this extremely narrow standpoint.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
at the time that
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
which person or people
From this reading There was a general sense of rejoicing when Frances took up her abode at Arden, but the victim who was to spend the greater part of her life in Mrs. Carnegie's heated chambers could scarcely be expected to participate in it.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was hypochondriacal, she was fretful, and although Frances managed her, and, in consequence, the rest of the household experienced a good deal of ease, Frances herself, whose heart just now was not of the lightest, could not help suffering.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mrs. Carnegie could scarcely be considered the most cheerful companion in the world.
