used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAYS OF WESLEY AND WHITFIELD.
any thing at all
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
BETTY'S
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From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
CHEVALIER'S
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From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
a female human offspring
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DAYS OF WESLEY AND WHITFIELD.
DEGREESnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
ETC
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From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
Foster-Sisters
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From this reading The Foster-Sisters.
FOSTERSHIP
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From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
GOVERNESSnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
HIGHLANDnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading HIGHLAND PROVERB.
ten 10s
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
KINDREDadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAYS OF WESLEY AND WHITFIELD.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
PROVERBnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading HIGHLAND PROVERB.
on the contrary
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
ROSAMOND'S
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From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Foster-Sisters.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _AUTHOR OF "LADY BETTY'S GOVERNESS," "LADY ROSAMOND'S BOOK,"_ _"THE CHEVALIER'S DAUGHTER," ETC._ "KINDRED TO SIX DEGREES, FOSTERSHIP TO A HUNDRED."
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading THE DAYS OF WESLEY AND WHITFIELD.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
WHITFIELD
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From this reading THE DAYS OF WESLEY AND WHITFIELD.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF one thought anything of omens (which I do not in general, though I confess I would rather not see the new moon through glass) I might think it a bad one that my first distinct recollection is of a fall.
