used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
for the most part
From this reading It was, however, about Clare that I was chiefly troubled.
Clare
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From this reading It was, however, about Clare that I was chiefly troubled.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
dearly loved
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
divisible by two
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
the act of departing
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
Hampstead
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From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, about Clare that I was chiefly troubled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
Jane
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From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
not any; not one
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
more desirable than another
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
on the contrary
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
sticklernounUS /ˈstɪkələr/
someone who insists on something
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I am no stickler for that heathen custom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was, however, about Clare that I was chiefly troubled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
precisely as stated
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN AWFUL SUSPICION It was rather a strange, sad life into which we settled down after the inquest and funeral.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jane remained in her little Hampstead house; she said she preferred it, though, particularly in view of the dear little new life due in January or so, I wanted her to be at Potter's Bar with us.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I went up to see her very often; I was not altogether satisfied about her, though outwardly she went on much as of old, going to see her friends, writing, and not even wearing black.
