used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
Amanda
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From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
increase twofold
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
at any time
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
ill-fortune
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From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
immediately past
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
Macpherson
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From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
Macpherson's
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From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
and nothing more
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
pinedverbUS /paɪnd/
past form of “pine” — have a desire for something or someone who is not present
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
ROWE
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From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
get by special effort
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had a double effect upon their little hearts, from being contrasted with the sour austerity of Mrs. Macpherson.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among Mrs. Macpherson's pupils were two little girls, who pleased and interested Amanda greatly.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
which person or people
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their father, for whom they were in mourning, had perished in a violent storm, and their mother had pined in health and spirits ever since the fatal accident.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The kindness with which Amanda treated them, they repaid with gratitude and attention.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Who knows the joys of friendship, The trust, security and mutual tenderness, The double joys, where each is glad for both; Friendship, our only wealth, our last retreat and strength, Secure against ill-fortune and the world?"--ROWE.
