used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
bewailverb
regret strongly
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
EyrenounUS /er/
a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
Flo
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From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
FORGIVENverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading FORGIVEN.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
Goodenough
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From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
Hetty
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From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
a message received and understood
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She longed for news of little Flo, and many a time did she steal up to Adelaide Terrace to question Mrs. Goodenough, at times when she knew that Mr. Eyre was out.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
precisely as stated
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a very, very sad time for Hetty.
at the time that
From this reading She did not know, when she used to cry and bewail herself over her misfortunes, that she could be as unhappy as she was now.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Worthy Mrs. Goodenough gave her scant information, and less comfort.
