used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading BLIND!
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
not often
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If, as she hoped, it resulted in her father’s restored eyesight, would she not look back upon this day with thankfulness?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ida, awakened the next morning by the sun shining into her window with a brilliance rarely seen so early on an April morn in London, hailed it as good omen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was the dreaded day of the operation, but she would not shrink from the thought of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ANXIETY can seldom dwell long in the heart of the young.
