used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
(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 There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
dearly loved
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
a special loved one
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
how
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From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
Laura
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From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
a particular point in time
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
not any; not one
From this reading "'Bliss!'" re-echoed Margaret, "bliss is no word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
re-echoed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Bliss!'" re-echoed Margaret, "bliss is no word.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In reply, she received four or five pages from each; Belle wrote in great delight and earnestness, saying, she had never doubted for a moment that she was as safely in the ark as herself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "'Bliss!'" re-echoed Margaret, "bliss is no word.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Margaret wrote to Belle and to Laura about the new light and life that had come to her, though it cost her a great effort to do it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Isn't it strange, darling," she went on, "that you did not see what I saw so plainly, that your love to me was really love to Christ?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading There is nothing in me to call forth such passionate devotion, and I knew it, all along; and how I have prayed that you might have the bliss of knowing that your Beloved was yours, and you His."
