all-absorbing
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From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
babyhoodnounUS /ˈbeɪbihʊd/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
cottagers
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From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
at any time
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Her life ran in the same familiar groove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
yet to be or coming
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
groovenounUS /ɡruːv/
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading Her life ran in the same familiar groove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
HELVELLYN
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From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
and nothing more
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
Lesbia's
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From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
Maulevrier's
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From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
not any; not one
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
pathwaysnounUS /ˈpæθweɪz/
plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Her life ran in the same familiar groove.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her life ran in the same familiar groove.
an educational institution
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked and rode on the old pathways; she rowed on the lake she had known from babyhood; she visited her cottagers, and taught in the village school, just the same as of old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these plans were being settled, and while Lesbia's future was the all-absorbing subject of Lady Maulevrier's thoughts, Mary contrived to be happier than she had ever been in her life before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was happiness that grew and strengthened with every day; and yet there was no obvious reason for this deep joy.
