used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
Alan
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From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
AngelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
BlackburnnounUS /ˈblækbərn/
black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
Briarlay
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From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
Colfax
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From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
a special situation
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They were always such devoted friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, of course, it is splendid to think that he was a hero, and I know that is the way Angelica will look at it."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At the moment, though Caroline had liked Alan, the thing that impressed her most was the way in which the whole world shared in the conspiracy to protect Angelica from the consequences of her own acts.
Wythe
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From this reading THE VISION At the end of June, Caroline learned from the papers that Blackburn had returned to Briarlay; and the same day she heard through Daisy Colfax that Alan Wythe had been killed in France.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I feel so sorry for poor Angelica," said the young woman mournfully.
