used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
(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 In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
dearly loved
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
Graybridge
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From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
held dear
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
and nothing more
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The keen sense of misery passed with the bad influence of the day and hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the sunlight her new home looked a little better, her new life seemed a little brighter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "SHE ONLY SAID, 'MY LIFE IS WEARY!'"
at the time that
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
which person or people
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the chill discomfort of that first evening at Graybridge was past and done with, Isabel felt a kind of remorseful regret for the mute passion of discontent and disappointment that had gone along with it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she would do her duty; she would be a good wife to dear George, who was so kind to her, and loved her with such a generous devotion.
