used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
(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 The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was not her only thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
clothing in general
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Perhaps her mind was moved by a little touch of old kindness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
Letitia
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From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
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 Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Perhaps her mind was moved by a little touch of old kindness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this was not her only thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Perhaps her mind was moved by a little touch of old kindness.
and nothing more
From this reading But this was not her only thought.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
Parke
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From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps her mind was moved by a little touch of old kindness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
not in physical motion
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But this was not her only thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Perhaps her mind was moved by a little touch of old kindness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The familiar form brought back still more distinctly all that was past and its extraordinary contrast with all that was present.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Mary Hill in the clothes that she must have been wearing all this long time (“I am sure I know that frock,” Letitia said to herself), afforded the most perfect example of all the difference that had arisen in her own life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Mrs. Parke went home with a little excitement in her mind, caused by the sight of this friend of her youth.
