used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
in the past
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
(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 Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
divisible by two
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT NEWS.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
how
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From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
Mildmays
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From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
information about recent and important events
From this reading GREAT NEWS.
not any; not one
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
and nothing more
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
predominateverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
an educational institution
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first Christmas at a strange place or in a new home is always full of mingled feelings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
at the time that
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Even when the change has been a happy one, not brought about by sorrows of any kind, the old associations give a sort of melancholy to the thankfulness and joy we all wish to feel at this time.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading 'Only a year ago _how_ different it was!' sighed Frances, the first morning of the holidays, when there was no school to hurry off to--nothing particular to do or look forward to.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And for the young Mildmays it was more than natural that the sadness should predominate.
