used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
being joined in close association
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
Dumbrick
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From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
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 At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
with resolute determination
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
set up or found
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
death of a person
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
LowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
subject to death
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
moulders
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From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
move upward
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
rotsnounUS /rɑːts/
plural of “rot” — a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
Seth'snounUS /seθs/
possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
a state of acute pain
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the evening of Seth's party his fame increased, and that of the Duchess of Rosemary Lane was firmly established.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lowly indeed was her home--as low as a grave; but as from the grave, where the lifeless clay rots and moulders, the spirit rises to purer space, so doubtless will the Duchess of Rosemary Lane find means to rise in her mortal state, to a higher rung in the ladder of life than the humble cellar of Seth Dumbrick.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gossips were firmly convinced that a thrilling mystery was connected with the child's birth, and the title of Duchess was willingly admitted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thus, after having unconsciously passed through peril and danger, the heroine of this story may be said to have found a place in the world.
a late time of life
From this reading At present she is helpless, dependent on strangers for food and shelter--thrown into the arms of charity, and saved from early suffering by the cunning and devotion of a child but two or three years older than herself.
