used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
country-seat
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From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
the time during which someone's life continues
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
Good-humoredly
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From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
house-fairy
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From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
Louise
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From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
OEHLENSCHLÄGER
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From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
many times at short intervals
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
go across or through
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
with low volume
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
having come into contact
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Good-humoredly she smiled at the raillery of her sister, quietly listened to each thoughtless jest; but if any one, in joke, touched upon what was holy to her soul, she was aroused from her calmness and attained a certain eloquence.
a Caucasian
From this reading “She sees if the cloth is clean and white --If the bed has pillows and sheets; If the candle fits in the candlestick....
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now become more nearly acquainted with the sisters, and on this account pass over to one of the following days.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading An abode together of a week, at a country-seat, will often bring about a greater intimacy than if, throughout a whole winter, people had met in large companies in cities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Modest she is, although you know She makes the whole of the place; And in she slips in the evening glow, To light the room with her merry face “--OEHLENSCHLÄGER A quiet, busy house-fairy was Louise; the beautiful, fragrant flowers were her favorites.
