used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
centralizingadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəlaɪzɪŋ/
tending to draw to a central point
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
CONFIDANTEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænt/
a female confidant
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
every-day
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From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
HESPERUSnoun
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
LEAD-MERCHANT
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From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
not any; not one
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
an educational institution
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
in the near future
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
TRADESnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading CONFIDANTE.--LEAD-MERCHANT.--TRADES.--THE ROSE OF HESPERUS; A FAIRY TALE.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I? oh no, I never was better in my life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
at the time that
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
in or at the place that
From this reading Aunt Lucy remarked that they greatly resembled a flock of birds or of sheep: where one came, the rest were sure very soon to follow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cousin Mary asked George, with a look of great concern, if he felt very unwell indeed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the time drew nigh when our young party would be called upon to separate, and to return to the every-day duties of the boarding or day school, and the home, the centralizing influences of affection appeared to be felt in an increasing degree.
