used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
dearly loved
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
Earlswood
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From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
Grantley
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From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
KENMORE
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From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
Marjorie
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From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
Maude
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From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
the season of growth
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORD KENMORE THE spring ran its course, and the beautiful days of early summer began, and Marjorie sometimes felt as if she had lived at Grantley Castle all her life.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She was always very gracious to Marjorie, and Lady Maude thanked her several times for cheering up "poor dear Vi," as she called her.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Violet was still obliged to lie still, although her health and spirits were daily returning, and she was far less easily tired than she had been when Marjorie first came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
belonging to which person
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house was now full of company, and Lady Earlswood, whose time was much occupied, was the more gratified that Lady Violet was so charmed with her companion, and that the arrangement she had made had thus turned out so satisfactorily.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a most restful time for her after the hard work of the year before, and she felt that she had much for which to be thankful.
