used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
depositionnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
a social unit living together
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
set up or found
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
justicesnounUS /ˈdʒʌstəsəz/
plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
go away from a place
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
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 She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
Margaret's
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From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
Nacton
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From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
Neale
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From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
absolutely essential
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
approval to do something
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
Seekamp
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From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
in the near future
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
St
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From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CHANGE OF SCENE AND CHANGE OF PLACE Soon after Margaret's recovery, and the taking of her deposition before Colonel Neale, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Seekamp, justices of the peace, she took leave of the affectionate friends she had gained in the family at St. Margaret's Green.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Old and joyful, as well as joyless, associations crowded upon her; she thought of her career of fortune and misfortune, with many a deep and painful sigh.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had permission to go and stay as long as she felt necessary for the recruiting of her spirits, and accordingly she went to Nacton.
at the time that
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They gladly welcomed her, and she spent a peaceful quiet time with them, though painful thoughts intruded themselves upon her mind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She found her aged father and her younger brother living in the same cottage, and in better work and condition than when she had left them.
