used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
in addition
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
a boy or man
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
Greyson's
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From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE STRANGER GUEST.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
Hesper
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From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
the literary culture
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
Mose
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From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STRANGER GUEST.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGER GUEST.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His name was mingled in her prayers, and she thanked God most sincerely for this new and beautiful phase in her experience.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
precisely as stated
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IT happened very fortunately that Mose could stay at home all winter, for Mr. Greyson’s health began to fail him, so that he could not work as formerly, and therefore every cent that Mose earned, went to support the family.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The interchange of letters between her and Harry, was as frequent as time and distance would allow, and so grateful did the poor fellow seem for her kindness, so tender and delicate in his expressions of affection, and so hopeful for the future, that the thought of him became to her a continual inspiration and joy.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Hesper also took in plain sewing, which, with the time she devoted to the education of her younger brothers, kept her always busy.
