used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
Archie
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From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
bosom's
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From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
a female human offspring
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
DAVISON
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From this reading --L. DAVISON.
Dedley
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From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
an old word for “before”
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
a social unit living together
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
a long fixed look
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
Gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
a state of high honor
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
HAGAR
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From this reading MISS HAGAR.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
a social unit living together
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading --L. DAVISON.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HAGAR.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
step-sister
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From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Let me gaze for a moment, that ere I die, I may read thee, lady, a prophecy: That brow may beam in glory awhile, That cheek may bloom, and that lip may smile; But clouds shall darken that brow of snow, And sorrows blight that bosom's glow."
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
Wiseman
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From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Meantime, while the squire was throwing the household of Sunset Hall into terror and consternation, the object of his wrath was enjoying herself with audacious coolness at Deep Dale.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The family of Doctor Nicholas Wiseman consisted of one daughter, a year or two older than Gipsy, a nephew called Archie Rivers, and a maiden step-sister, Miss Hagar Dedley.
