used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
next to; at the side of
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
drainingadjectiveUS /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
dregsnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
divisible by two
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
death of a person
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
Hammond
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From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
hill-sides
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From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
Lesbia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
a state of social isolation
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading All life had taken a new colour since her engagement to John Hammond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
TO-DAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
TO-MORROW
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From this reading 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A sense of new duties, an awakening earnestness had given a graver tone to her character.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
precisely as stated
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
in or at the place that
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Lady Lesbia was draining the cup of London folly and London care to the dregs, Lady Mary was leading her usual quiet life beside the glassy lake, where the green hill-sides and sheep walks were reflected in all their summer verdure under the cloudless azure of a summer sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
but in spite of that
From this reading A monotonous life--passing dull as seen from the outside--and yet Mary was very happy, happy even in her solitude, with the grave deep joy of a satisfied heart, a mind at rest.
