used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
make calm or still
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
corrodingnoun
erosion by chemical action
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
easy-chair
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From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
Elise
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From this reading Elise was in her room.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
communicated in words
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elise was in her room.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elise was in her room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading OLD LOVE--NEW SORROW.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OLD LOVE--NEW SORROW.
not any; not one
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD LOVE--NEW SORROW.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Elise was in her room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Her face expressed a quiet, silent resignation, and her large dark eyes had a dreamy but bright look.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading OLD LOVE--NEW SORROW.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
a just detectable amount
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elise was in her room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No trace of the storm which had raged through her life could be seen on her countenance.
which person or people
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
whoever
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From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She sat in an easy-chair, reading, and whoever had seen her with her high, open forehead and calm looks, would have thought her one of those happy and fortunate beings whom Heaven had blessed with eternal rest and cheerful composure, who was unacquainted with the corroding poison of passionate grief.
