used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
the state of being absent
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
Eaton
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From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON RETURNS WITH ZILLAH.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
HARRINGTON
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From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON RETURNS WITH ZILLAH.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
how
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From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
not any; not one
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
with low volume
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON RETURNS WITH ZILLAH.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
the act of testing something
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The time passed quietly enough; Mrs. Harrington, in spite of her pining somewhat over her husband's unexpectedly prolonged absence, improved in health every day.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I suppose I may as well own the truth; Lucy Eaton was a great trial to me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a great pleasure to notice how each morning she seemed stronger and brighter, taking a new interest in everything that went on about her, and so cheerful and kind that I grew to love her very dearly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Of the remainder of that week, while we were waiting for the General's return, there are no events to record.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON RETURNS WITH ZILLAH.
ZILLAH
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From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON RETURNS WITH ZILLAH.
