(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 The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
subject to appointment
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
intentionally conceived
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
dearly loved
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
effusions
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From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
endeavours
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From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
a social unit living together
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
how
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From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
in the recent past
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
engage in
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
Meridith
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From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
on one occasion
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
and nothing more
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
RosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
an educational institution
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
get rid of
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time appointed, Mrs. Meridith and family returned to Rosewood; every one was pleased at the thought of once more seeing it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We know the value of each now," returned Mrs. Meridith, "and _these_ are endeared to us, from being conscious that we have deserved them, by our endeavours to make the poor people happy."
accept gladly
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
which person or people
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Anna shed tears on observing their simple and hearty effusions of joy; and while Mrs. Meridith nodded to one and the other, observed how much superior these congratulations were, to all the expressions of form and politeness they had lately witnessed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The village bells rang as they entered it; and all the women and children, who were not at work, or at school, were on the road to welcome their kind benefactress home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_You have_, my dear mamma," said Anna pressing her hand; "_I_ am only an instrument of your bounty."
