1843
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From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
(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 To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
Covington
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
greatly pleased
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
GYPSYnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE GYPSY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
Hilda
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
for more time
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
Netta
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From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
Netta's
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From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
pony-carriage
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From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
Purcells
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
unusual or striking
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GYPSY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Every three or four months--for a journey to Hanover was a longer and more serious business in 1843 than it is at present--they went over to spend a week there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her father and mother were delighted at hearing her merry laugh mingled with that of Netta as they walked together in the garden, and they went home with lighter hearts and more hopeful spirits than they had felt since the child's illness began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Covington remained for a week after Hilda was installed with the Purcells in their new home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To her the house with its garden and pretty pony-carriage and pony were nothing remarkable, but Netta's enjoyment in all these things amused her, and the thought that she, too, would some day be able to talk and enjoy life as her companion did, greatly raised her spirits.
