consider or hold as true
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
Clifford
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From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
set up or found
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
Gough
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From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
How
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From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
and nothing more
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
a human being
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
sappingverbUS /ˈsæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "How do you feel this morning?" said Belle laying her hand tenderly upon her forehead.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Belle returned the next day to see her protege and found her getting along comfortably although she could not help seeing it was sorrow more than disease that was sapping her life, and drying up the feeble streams of existence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Better, much better," she replied with an attempt at cheerfulness in her voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mary Gough "I think," said Paul Clifford to Miss Gordon, "that I have found just the person that will suit you, and if you accept I will be pleased to see you safe home."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Belle thanked the young grocer, and gratefully accepted his company.
