used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
how long something has existed
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
Alice
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From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
BYERS
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From this reading BYERS ON MATRIMONY.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
a female human offspring
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
HESPER
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From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
MATRIMONYnounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading BYERS ON MATRIMONY.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BYERS ON MATRIMONY.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
an educational institution
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
get by special effort
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
SmileynounUS /ˈsmaɪli/
an emoticon of a smiling face
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were often together, and nothing could delight these girls more, than to secure Mr. Byers’ company in some of their walks, for his sage remarks and peculiar mode of expression, was to them a never failing fund of interest and amusement.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading HESPER had at length completed her seventeenth year, but her early discipline of sorrow and toil had given her a judgment and experience far beyond that age.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the time that she attended school, a friendship had sprung up between her and Alice Smiley, the doctor’s youngest daughter.
