used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
April'snounUS /ˈeɪprəlz/
possessive form of “april” — the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
believe't
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From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
Bertha's
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From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
Chang'd
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From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
dicenounUS /daɪs/
a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
with resolute determination
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
LichtensteinnounUS /ˈlɪktənstiːn/
United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
not any; not one
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD PROVERB.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
PROVERBnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading OLD PROVERB.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
Rosel
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From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
shewn
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From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
not in physical motion
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the death of the Lady of Lichtenstein, Bertha's mother, she had shewn her attachment to the family in the assiduous care she had taken in bringing up her charge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
weathercocks
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From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The apparition which so opportunely arrested the attention of Albert on opening the door, was no other than the old nurse, Rosel, hastily rising from a bent position she had taken up at the keyhole.
which person or people
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Prince's favour, April's sky, Woman's love, the rose's dye, Cards, dice, and weathercocks are still Chang'd about, believe't who will.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She was one of those old servants, who, having been brought up in the family from her youth, was firmly rooted in it, and now formed one of its principal branches.
