used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
in addition
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
Annie
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From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
rid of obstructions
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
divisible by two
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
every person
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
depressingly dark
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
Janet
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From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought of the landlord calling for the rent; she thought of her neighbours in their merry homes, and of her grandson living in comfort in London; she thought of everyone being happy but herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Janet thought also of God, I fear that it was with little faith, little trust.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
at the time that
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
in or at the place that
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Annie watched her Granny as she went up to the table on which lay her large Bible open at the place where the child, as neatly as she could, had copied out the hymn.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was so gloomy and sad that she did not even smile at poor Annie when they first met, or wish her a happy New Year.
YEAR'SnounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW YEAR'S morning dawned bright and clear; the pure snow gleamed like diamonds in the rays of the glorious sun, but old Janet rose with a heavy heart and a gloomy brow.
