used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
the state of being absent
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
(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 The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
Ashburton's
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From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
Ashley
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From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
Courtney
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From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
Dorton
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From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
made afraid
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
a young female
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
Judy
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From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
Lacy's
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From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
the literary culture
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
Lois
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From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
make reference to
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
not any; not one
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
Phebe
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From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
cut with a saw
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
self-condemned
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From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
express in speech
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
the act of testing something
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
at the time that
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt self-condemned that she had been reluctant to accept Mrs. Lacy’s offer of a home when she saw the genuine pleasure with which she was welcomed by the sister of her foster mother.
which person or people
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anna Ashburton’s parting with her Dorton friends, especially Mrs. Ashley, was a trial to her, but their sympathy cheered and strengthened, and in comparatively good spirits she set out for Springfield.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They kept her apprised of all the happenings in Dorton and its neighborhood, told her of the grief of Lois, Phebe and Judy who could not speak without tears of the absence of their young mistress, but of the spectre that had frightened the superstitious from “My Lady’s Manor” they made no mention.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Valentine Courtney, Mrs. Ashley and other intimate friends wrote to her in response to her letters, telling of her safe arrival and cordial reception, and congratulated her heartily upon having another mother in Mrs. Lacy and pleasant companionship in the young people of Springfield.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young people of Mrs. Lacy’s large circle of friends rejoiced that an amiable, attractive girl was added to their list, and the festivities at the Lacy mansion were a delight to all.
