used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
Agatha
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From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An intolerable fortnight went by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
cause to be bored
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An intolerable fortnight went by.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
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 Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
a social unit living together
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading An intolerable fortnight went by.
depressingly dark
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
a social unit living together
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading An intolerable fortnight went by.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prudence crept away early to bed and cried her heart out in the solitude of her room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An intolerable fortnight went by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
William
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From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prudence bore with the displeasure of the family, which manifested itself in a gloomy reserve in her presence, with such cheerfulness as she could command.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading The influence of Agatha and brother William pervaded the household and fenced her about in a withering isolation.
