used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
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 This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
in the past
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
AMALIA
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From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
on or to one side
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
DowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
a social unit living together
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
and nothing more
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
go away from a place
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
and nothing more
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a human being
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
SOLMS
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From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
straitened
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From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
confined on all sides
From this reading She was dressed with a richness and surrounded with a comfort that her straitened means made a marvel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
at the time that
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
in or at the place that
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This had added to the weariness and monotony of her ordinary quiet life, and made the rare favour of a voluntary visit from the Prince, the only member of her family left her, and the person that she held dearest in the world, the more grateful.
the act of creating written works
From this reading AMALIA OF SOLMS Her Highness the Dowager Princess of Orange coloured with pleasure, hastily put aside the letter she was writing, and went down to the chamber where, as she had just been told, her grandson awaited her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a pouring wet day, and she had not been able to leave her elegant little residence to go into the garden which was, even at this time of the year, her delight.
a late time of life
From this reading The Princess was still comely, vivacious, and bright as when Prince Frederick Henry had married her, forty years ago.
