used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
Abbessnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
in addition
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
intentionally conceived
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
divisible by two
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
at any time
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
farm-house
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From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
a social unit living together
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
How
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From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
come together
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
sacristannoun
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
in the near future
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How like a fairy dream the remembrance of those happy days yet hovers around me!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
migratory
From this reading One lovely form I yet seem to recognize, wandering amid the roseate light of the morning--one that haunted my early dreams, even before I was conscious that such beauty could ever on earth be realized.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the assistance of the Abbess we were not long afterwards established at the farm-house already mentioned, and, through her generosity, the small household of my mother soon assumed a more prosperous appearance.
at the time that
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
yawnsnounUS /jɔːnz/
plural of “yawn” — an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
From this reading Alas! like a far distant land, the realm of peace and joy, _home_ now lies far far behind me; and when I would look back, a gulf yawns to meet me, by which I am separated from these blissful regions for ever.
but in spite of that
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was also well clothed and cared for, enjoying the freedom and tranquillity of a country life, so congenial to childhood; but, above all, I profited in due time by the instructions of the neighbouring village priest, whom, while yet very young, I attended as sacristan at the altar.
