used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
(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 At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
Boscawen
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From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
good-byes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
HARPnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
Hugh
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From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
not any; not one
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She had learned from Hugh Boscawen probably about her father's marriage being invalid, and she felt her position keenly.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
in the near future
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So I asked her the meaning of this, and it soon came out that she had been grieving sorely concerning the dark shadow which had fallen upon her life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading At first joy conquered all other feelings, and we lived in a land from whence all sorrow had fled, but by and by she began to talk about "good-byes," and a look of sadness dimmed the bright light in her eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH UNCLE ANTHONY PLAYS HIS HARP.
produce a literary work
From this reading Now of what Nancy and I said to each other during the next few minutes there is no need for me to write.
