used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
HOUSEKEEPER'S
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From this reading THE HOUSEKEEPER'S VISIT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
Jessup
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From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
and nothing more
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Perfect confidence had returned between the father and child, broken only by a consciousness of one secret.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
sick-room
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From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
a male human offspring
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner or later, he should know the secret of her marriage, and rejoice over the son it had given him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSEKEEPER'S VISIT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From a place of care and dread her father's sick-room had become a pleasant little haven of rest to her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE HOUSEKEEPER'S VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth Jessup was almost happy, now.
