used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
ALASexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
a man of refinement
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
Norah
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From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
on one occasion
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
Sophy
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From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Don't you think that has come to my mind a thousand times?" cried Sophy, with a passionate burst of grief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "There was something which that gentleman said as he carried me into the house, that, whenever I think of it now, is like vinegar poured on a wound.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "ALAS!" sighed Norah, "what a grievous pity it was that you had not gone up to the house at once.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The good, kind gentleman would have helped you; you might never have had your fever, never have lost your sight."
