used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
in addition
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
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 LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
a narrow way or road
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
LANE'SnounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LOST LETTER MRS.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST LETTER MRS.
engage in
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LOST LETTER MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading LANE'S early life had been embittered by poverty, both before and after her first marriage.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
a male human offspring
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST LETTER MRS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She meant to make up for past privations by living liberally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for this reason she married Mr. Lane, and for this reason also that she rejoiced in the possession of his property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already she contemplated a series of journeys with her own son.
