used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
Betty's
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From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
discomforts
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From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
at any time
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
the organ of sight
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
her's
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From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
Hervey
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From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
a particular point in time
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
PAVEDadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
term of address for a man
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She dreaded the meeting, now so imminent, with Sir Hervey.
Sophia
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From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
sprightlinessnoun
animation and energy in action or expression
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But by Sophia the depressing influence of a strange place, viewed through sheets of rain, was felt to the full next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mind must be strong that does not tinge the future with the colours which the eye presents at the moment; and her's was nowise superior to the temptation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PAVED FORD If Lady Betty's sprightliness ever deserted her, it returned with the morning as regularly as the light.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Her spirits, as she rose amid the discomforts of a Sussex inn--and Sussex inns and Sussex roads were then reputed among the worst in England--and prepared to continue the journey, were at their lowest ebb.
