used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
Bessie
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From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
unvarying in nature
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
Edenholme
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From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
set up or found
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
freeholdnounUS /ˈfriːhoʊld/
an estate held in fee simple or for life
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading IS GOD GOOD?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IS GOD GOOD?
great-unclenoun
an uncle of your father or mother
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
Hadley
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From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IS GOD GOOD?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
NeighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
neighbourlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
Phebe
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From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
express in words
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
the act of searching for something
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bessie was in high feather when Phebe told her in neighbourly confidence that an old great-uncle, recently deceased, had left her the freehold of a meadow at Edenholme, a place four miles from Hadley.
someone who visits
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes it jarred on Phebe when she first came in, but invariably Phebe was found enjoying the fun before Bessie left.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During these dark days Neighbour Bessie was a constant visitor, and she never came without seeking to bring some brightness, though mostly it was in the form of fun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to say you are a landed proprietress?"
