used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
how long something has existed
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
ALTHEAnounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading ALTHEA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
dearly loved
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
deemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several years have passed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
not any; not one
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several years have passed.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several years have passed.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She has not lost her beauty; though it is of a softer, more pensive kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We find Althea a matron of twenty or more, but did we not know her age, we might think her five years older.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She is a gentle, quiet woman, beloved by the people of Windsor, for she makes no pretensions, and they have no shadow of suspicion that she deems herself their superior.
a late time of life
From this reading Several years have passed.
