used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
anew
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
make certain of
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
make calm or still
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
divisible by two
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
a young female
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
information about recent and important events
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
not any; not one
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
and nothing more
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
carry out
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from an increase of cold only that I have suffered a relapse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
up to a particular time
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Silly girl that I was, to lie awake hour after hour, and refuse even to take my draught, lest I should be surprised into sleep, till Mamma returned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eleanor, dearest Eleanor, I am again very ill, but not as I was before, ill from a foolish vexation of mind: no, I am now calm and even happy.
(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 You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You ask me what news from the Opera?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may believe this, I assure you, in spite of your well meant but bitter jests upon my infatuation, as you very rightly call it, for Mr. Linden.
