used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
Aylwinne
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From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
Blunden
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From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
every day; without missing a day
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
doesn't
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From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
Florence'snounUS /ˈflɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
isn't
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From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
It's
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From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
engage in
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
take in marriage
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
sorenessnoun
a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
at the time that
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading No one guessed the soreness at her heart when the boys spoke of their absent guardian, or Mrs. Wilson lamented his erratic habits, concluding with: “It’s such a pity he doesn’t marry, isn’t it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Perhaps Mr. Aylwinne is already engaged,” Florence suggested, with her head bent over her work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
wouldn't
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From this reading So fond of children as he is, and so generous and gentle with all women, he would make an excellent husband, wouldn’t he?”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading When Florence’s letter to Mrs. Blunden had been written and dispatched, she felt calmer, and was able to go through her daily duties with an appearance of cheerfulness.
