used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
a young person of either sex
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
Harrington
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From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading TOO LATE, TOO LATE.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
plighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading My husband laughed pleasantly, and answered 'oh, child, that was a love ruse.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO LATE, TOO LATE.
a shaky motion
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
at the time that
From this reading Did my husband mean to deceive me when he told me that James Harrington was plighted to another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
the words that are spoken
From this reading I spoke of it to-day trembling as the words left my mouth.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "A year to-day since I became a wife, a year into which has been crowded an eternity of sorrow and regret; can I never learn to endure in silence!
