used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
make calm or still
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
Marion
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From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
and nothing more
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hardly a day passed during this halcyon time that I did not see Marion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking its rest like Nature, the better to prepare itself against the advent of stress and storm.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
precisely as stated
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AND now, during the calm and quiet summer months that followed, my life took its tone from the harmony of Nature, and rested itself for a while in one great calm.
which person or people
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To ourselves, at any rate, life in those days was full of interest; it may be, for that very reason, void of interest to those who only watched its progress from without.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes it would be at the Rectory, sometimes at the Manor House; oftener still in some cottage where there was sickness or trouble which she could comfort and relieve.
