used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
dearly loved
From this reading "They do know it, my dear," said Lady Denby, dryly.
Denby
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From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They do know it, my dear," said Lady Denby, dryly.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "They do know it, my dear," said Lady Denby, dryly.
Eleanor
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From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading WAS YORKE HAPPY?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am happy! happy! happy! and every one may know it."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They do know it, my dear," said Lady Denby, dryly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Lady Eleanor was happy, and, unlike a great many persons, was not ashamed to admit that she was.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAS YORKE HAPPY?
which person or people
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why should I be ashamed or try to hide my joy?" she said to Lady Denby, who remarked her niece's high spirits, and her evident satisfaction with her own condition and the world in general.
YORKE
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From this reading WAS YORKE HAPPY?
