used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAIDEN’S FIRST LOVE.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
Agnes
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From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
diversifiedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/
having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A MAIDEN’S FIRST LOVE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A MAIDEN’S FIRST LOVE.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
MAIDEN'S
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From this reading A MAIDEN’S FIRST LOVE.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
Vernon
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From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she was unsettled and restless: new sensations stole upon her--new feelings were excited in her bosom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day, the incidents of which we are describing, and which are so numerous and diversified, was destined to be a memorable one in the life of Agnes Vernon.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The solitude of the cottage suddenly appeared to be irksome; and she felt discontented with her condition--she knew not why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young maiden, on abruptly quitting Mrs. Mortimer, returned to the cottage; and, seating herself at the table in the elegant parlour, she arranged her drawing materials with the intention of continuing a landscape which she had commenced a few days previously.
