touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
in the past
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
Alice
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From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
(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 One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
in addition
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
dearly loved
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
divisible by two
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
promote over another
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
Fulton'snounUS /ˈfʊltənz/
possessive form of “fulton” — American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
the act of departing
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
engage in
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
term of address for a man
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
a male human offspring
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
carry out
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
up to a particular time
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading They all said I was far too young to know mine own mind, and that I ought not to take the irrevocable vows till I was eighteen at the least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
which person or people
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TO go on with my own life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think she would have liked me to make my profession also, though she would have grieved to part with me, but both my father and our good parish priest were against it, and even Mother Superior did not favor the notion.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
a late time of life
From this reading Alice, who is three years older than I am, was betrothed to Sir John Fulton's eldest son, and by mother's special desire the wedding was hastened that she might have the pleasure of seeing, as she said, both her daughters settled in life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One year ago my dear mother died, leaving us young ones to comfort my father, who sorely needed comfort, for he and mother were all in all to each other.
