used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The misfortunes she mentioned were not always to herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
APPARITIONnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
Aykroyd
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From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
Bessie
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From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
Branwell
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From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
Brontë
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From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
BRONTË'S
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From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
CHARLOTTEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
Charlotte'snounUS /ˈʃɑːrləts/
possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
a young person of either sex
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
child-apparition
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From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
Earnshaw
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From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
EYREnounUS /er/
a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
GaskellnounUS /ˈɡæskəl/
English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
HEIGHTSnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
Hindley
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From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
ill-omen
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From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
JANE
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From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
most important element
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The misfortunes she mentioned were not always to herself.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The misfortunes she mentioned were not always to herself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The misfortunes she mentioned were not always to herself.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
Tabitha
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From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
a special situation
From this reading She, Charlotte Brontë, described herself as having the most painful sense of pity for the little thing....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought such sensitiveness to omens was ... present to susceptible people...."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I have shown John Reed and Hindley Earnshaw represent Branwell Brontë; we may notice, therefore, that the child-apparition is given equally in _Wuthering Heights_ and in _Jane Eyre_ as coming before disaster or disgrace to Branwell Brontë. _Wuthering Heights._ _Jane Eyre._
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The misfortunes she mentioned were not always to herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gaskell, the Brontë biographer, relates that a friend of Charlotte Brontë said Charlotte had told her "a misfortune was often preceded by the dream which she gives to Jane Eyre of carrying a wailing child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading This in the main explains the origin of the child-apparition as an omen of disaster in Charlotte Brontë's works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem by Charlotte's statement in _Jane Eyre_ that Tabitha Aykroyd, as "Bessie," was responsible for the origin of this little superstition; and it is instructive to find the child-apparition as an ill-omen in connection with Tabitha Aykroyd as Mrs. Dean in _Wuthering Heights_.
WUTHERING
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From this reading CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S CHILD APPARITION IN "THE PROFESSOR," "WUTHERING HEIGHTS," AND "JANE EYRE."
