used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
(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 If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
Allanbay
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From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
Jernam
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From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
Jernam's
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From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
not any; not one
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
and nothing more
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
Rosamond
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From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
Rosamond's
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From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading If Rosamond's existence was not happy, it was, at least in all outward seeming, peaceful.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
Susan
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From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The affection which had sprung up between her and Susan Jernam was deep and strong, and the only gleam of happiness which Rosamond experienced in her melancholy existence came from the affection of her husband's aunt.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fair as the scene of her life was, to poor Rosamond it seemed as if the earth were overshadowed by dark clouds, through which no ray of sunlight could penetrate.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For George Jernam's young wife, the days passed sadly enough in the pleasant village of Allanbay.
