used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
alighting
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From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
a person who is in charge
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
a female human offspring
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
flitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
foreshadowingnounUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
set up or found
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
a state of high honor
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
the literary culture
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
term of address for a man
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
not in physical motion
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
talisman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was addressed to Sir Thomas Richardson, Lord Chief Justice of England, the other to her daughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She appeared to have had a foreshadowing of her death, and directed Anna, in case of such an event, to have Sir Thomas' letter delivered to him immediately, and to abide by whatever decision he might come to.
at the time that
From this reading On branch after branch alighting, The gem did she still display, And when nearest and most inviting, Then waft the fair gem away?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Has hope like the bird in the story, That flitted from tree to tree With the talisman's glittering glory Has hope been that bird to thee?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Among the papers of the late mistress of the manor house, were found two letters which from their dates showed that they had been written during her stay in Italy.
