used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
regarded with admiration
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
anywise
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From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
DAMOCLESnounUS /ˈdæməkliːz/
the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC)
From this reading THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
divisible by two
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
intense or sharp
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
set up or found
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
a young female
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
how
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From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
a full supply
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
Wendover's
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From this reading Nor had the girl any cause to fear that she was a useless member of Miss Wendover's household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
which person or people
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That exquisite neatness which gave such a charm to Wendover's house was not attained without labour.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And now began for Ida a life of exceeding peacefulness, comfort, happiness even; for how could a girl fail to be happy among people who were so friendly and kind, who so thoroughly respected her, and so warmly admired her for gifts altogether independent of fortune--who never, by word or look, reminded her that she was in anywise of less importance than themselves?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That lady found plenty of occupation for her young companion--varied and pleasant duties, which made the days seem too short, and the leisure of the long winter evenings an agreeable relief from the busy hours of daylight.
