used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
(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 Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
react verbally
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
terminate
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
make calm or still
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
come to pass
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
Harwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
and nothing more
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
a particular point in time
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
not any; not one
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
on one occasion
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
with low volume
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
done under pressure
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
express in words
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But now all seems to me a sort of heavenly monotony and calm, turning years into days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
precisely as stated
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I did not think so then, and no doubt from time to time questions arose that were hard to answer and difficulties that cost me painful thought.
at the time that
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this gentle domestic quiet six months went by like an afternoon; for it was, I think, about six months after the first meeting I have just described when Ellen Harwood rushed in one morning with a scared face, to tell me of something which had occurred and which threatened to break up in a moment the quiet of her life.
which person or people
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing particular happened; so that looking back now--now that once more things have begun to happen, and all the peaceful children who cost me nothing but pleasant cares have grown up and are setting forth, each with his and her more serious complications, into individual life--it seems to me like a long flowery plain of peace.
a late time of life
From this reading The time passed on very quietly during these years.
