used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
(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 It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
divisible by two
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
at any time
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
a young female
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
Harriet
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From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
a social unit living together
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
menials
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From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
ongoings
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From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
PEASANTnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
REVEALSverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
witty remark
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
have in common
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVEALS THE SORROWS OF A MERE PEASANT MAIDEN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
virtuouslyadverb
in a moral manner
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
Wanless
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From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was better than the most sensational romance of the _London Journal_; for was not this drama being acted out before their very eyes?
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
belonging to which person
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Harriet did not even hear of her son's ongoings with Sally Wanless, though to the menials of her household and the gossips of the village they had furnished for months back one of the most delightful and engrossing topics of conversation that the oldest among them had ever been permitted to share in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They took the same delight in it, though keener and deeper, that they would have taken in any sport involving the death of the weaker creature, and few among them cared in the least for the girl whose danger they failed not to see.
but in spite of that
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the young her beauty excited envy, and they virtuously rejoiced that her pride would yet bring her sorrow.
