used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
(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 All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
Arkell
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From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOING OUT AS LADY'S MAID.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING OUT AS LADY'S MAID.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
how
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From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading GOING OUT AS LADY'S MAID.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
go away from a place
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
for more time
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
a female domestic
From this reading GOING OUT AS LADY'S MAID.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
Mildred
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From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
Mildred's
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From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
not any; not one
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOING OUT AS LADY'S MAID.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading All seemed easy now; and in the midst of her bitter grief for that mother, Mildred's heart almost leaped at the thought that there was no longer any imperative tie to bind her to her home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week or two given to grief, and Mildred Arkell sat down to deliberate upon her plans for the future.
Westerbury
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From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She wanted to leave Westerbury; it was misery to her to remain in it; but while her mother had lived, her place was there.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading It was impossible to conceal from herself, dutiful, loving, grieving daughter though she was, how wonderfully her mother's death had removed the one sole impediment to the wish that had for some little time lain uppermost in her heart.
