(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 But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
Amabel
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From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHANGES AT HIGHBECK.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
have
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES AT HIGHBECK.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
dearly loved
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
Deborah
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From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
psychological suffering
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
HIGHBECK
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From this reading CHANGES AT HIGHBECK.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
on one occasion
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
others
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From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
cut with a saw
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Deborah at once began her preparations for removal to the Little House, as her mansion was called, and we helped her as far as we could.
which person or people
From this reading But it is not the people that bear things best, who feel them least, and as I saw my dear girl's face grow pale and thin, and noted the dark marks under her eyes, my heart was very bitter toward the author of all this distress.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Amabel kept up wonderfully considering, and tried her best not to let her trouble, trouble others.
