used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
brandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
Calantha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Calantha looked upon the ring, and trembled.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
opinion or judgment
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
Glenarvon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Calantha looked upon the ring, and trembled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But Calantha looked upon the ring, and trembled.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Mrs. Seymour sent for her: the nurse entered with the children.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
estrangement from god
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
not in physical motion
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am still in a father’s house, she thought, as late the ensuing morning she opened her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading But Calantha looked upon the ring, and trembled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
at the time that
From this reading To wake is terrible when the heaviness of sin is upon us!—to wake, and see every object around us the same as before; but to feel that we are utterly changed!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “My name is not yet branded with disgrace; but I belong alone upon earth to Glenarvon.”
