used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
eagerly desirous
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
CLERICALadjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading CLERICAL DUTY.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
wanted intensely
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading CLERICAL DUTY.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
equalled
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From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
a social unit living together
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
Fanny's
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From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
Fellbrow
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From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading These October mornings were glorious.
destroyed or killed
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
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 Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading These October mornings were glorious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These October mornings were glorious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October was not half gone before a sufficient portion of the Fellbrow house was made habitable to accommodate the family.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These October mornings were glorious.
at the time that
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One especially, when the whole family were anxious for fine weather, equalled any that she had enjoyed in a southern climate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fanny’s rapture was great when the ugly high wall was in process of being demolished, to give place to the light fence which would not exclude such a view as her eyes desired to rest upon as long as the sun was above the horizon.
