used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
almshouse
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From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Miss Gwen, is it you?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
Gwen
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From this reading 'Miss Gwen!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
only a very short time before
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Miss Gwen!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Miss Gwen, is it you?
Nannie
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From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
new-comer
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From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
and nothing more
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
without speaking
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
TidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
to-day
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From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
in the direction of
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
at the time that
From this reading Rain was falling fast, and when she heard a knock at her door, she hardly turned in her chair, for she thought it could be only one of her neighbours come for a chat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the new-comer came silently forward and stood in front of her, Nannie looked up with a gasp and a cry.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Bringing Bad Tidings 'A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.'--_Pope._ It was towards the end of February that old Nannie sat by her fire in the peaceful almshouse in which she had taken shelter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Miss Gwen, is it you?
