used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
Atheling
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From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
divisible by two
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
a social unit living together
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
heroicaladjective
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
MARIANadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading MARIAN.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
not any; not one
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marian Atheling had as little choice in respect to her particular endowment as her sister had; less, indeed, for it cost her nothing--not an hour’s thought or a moment’s exertion.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading For hers was not the beauty of genius--it was not exalted and heroical expression--it was not tragic force or eloquence of features; it was something less distinct and more subtle even than these.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
which person or people
From this reading She could not help shining forth so fair and sweet upon the sober background of this family life; she could not help charming every stranger who looked into her sweet eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was of no particular “style” of beauty, so far as we are aware; she was even of no distinct complexion of loveliness, but wavered with the sweetest shade of uncertainty between dark and fair, tall and little.
