used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
uttered without voice
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
Elfreda
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From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
Elfreda's
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From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
a movement into or inward
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
GLEAMverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
a state of high honor
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
half-opened
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From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
Inspirited
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From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
late-bloomingadjective
of plants that bloom during the autumn
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
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 A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
lighteningnounUS /ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
occurring by chance
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
and nothing more
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
pluckingverbUS /ˈplʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
TacklingverbUS /ˈtæklɪŋ/
-ing form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Carefully plucking the fragrant token of good fortune, Grace breathed a prayer that this might indeed be true.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they strolled down the walk she was further cheered by the sight of a single, half-opened rose, flaunting its crimson but lonely glory from a late-blooming bush.
at the time that
From this reading A GLEAM OF HOPE Inspirited by Elfreda's emphatic prediction of good fortune, Grace left Haven Home in a livelier frame of mind than she had exhibited when entering the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
which person or people
From this reading Elfreda, who was bent on lightening Grace's mood, soberly assured her that it was merely another lucky sign.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Tackling her role of comforter with a will, Elfreda enlivened the walk home with numerous accounts of signs and wonders which had visited friends and acquaintances of hers as heralds of great good fortune.
