used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
a female human offspring
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN'S DILEMMA.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
ENGLISHMAN'S
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From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN'S DILEMMA.
enshroudedverbUS /ɪnˈʃraʊdəd/
past form of “enshroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
at any time
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
Fernando
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From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
foundlings
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From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
Morgianna
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From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
not any; not one
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
and nothing more
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN'S DILEMMA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morgianna Lane was the brightest gem in the little Maryland village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The romantic mystery which enshrouded her birth seemed only to add to the charm about her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course Fernando could not long be in the village without learning that she was not the daughter of Captain Lane, but a sea waif.
a late time of life
From this reading Frequently foundlings have some birth mark or scar about them, or there is some letter or significant mark about their clothing by which in after years they may be identified and their parentage made known; but in the case of Morgianna there was no probability of her identity ever being discovered.
