speak to
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
(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 FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
Grizzy's
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From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
Lennox
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From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
and nothing more
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
posthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Shall we disdain their silent, soft address; Their posthumous advice and pious prayer?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Shall we grieve their hovering shades, Which wait the revolution in our hearts?
belonging to which person
From this reading She saw with sorrow the declining health of her venerable friend, whose wasted form and delicate features had now assumed an almost ethereal aspect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR some months all was peaceful seclusion in Mary's life, and the only varieties she knew were occasional visits to Aunt Grizzy's, and now and then spending some days with Mrs. Lennox.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG.
