used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
Aykroyd
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From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
Aykroyd's
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From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
Bessie
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From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
Branwell
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From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
Brontë
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From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
child-apparition
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From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
far-distant
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From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
a young female
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
guide-post
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From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
Hindley
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From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
playmatenounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
Presentiments
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From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
express in words
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
SympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
Tabitha
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From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition Tabitha Aykroyd's child-apparition as a token of calamity to Branwell as a token of calamity to Branwell Brontë.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ... and so are signs.... a guide-post to ... the Heights Sympathies I believe exist (for and the village....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
at the time that
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading -------- -------- Says Mrs. Dean [Tabitha]: "I Presentiments are strange came to a stone which serves as things!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
a late time of life
From this reading Hindley instance, between far-distant [Branwell Brontë] and I held it ... wholly estranged relatives). a favourite spot twenty years When I was a ... girl I heard before, ... and ... it appeared Bessie [Tabitha Aykroyd] say that I beheld my ... playmate that to dream of children was a seated on the ... turf, ... his sure sign of trouble....
