used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
(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 A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
for the reason that
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
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 A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
a social unit living together
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
GENTEELadjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
of great significance or value
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, her aunt was more genial on Sunday, because the family was on its best behavior that day, and came a little nearer to being genteel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in her life she felt herself an important member of the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Besides, it was Sunday, and on the first day of the week she almost always escaped disaster.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
at the time that
From this reading Her aunt had distinguished her by special friendly notice, and had omitted to scold her when she went to bed the night before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A GENTEEL SABBATH Elizabeth arose early the next morning, feeling at peace with all the world.
