Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

the state of being absent

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

later than; following

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

anew

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

(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 Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

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From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

brought together in one place

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

the act of departing

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

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From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

attracting or delighting

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

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From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

possessive form of “music” — an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

on one occasion

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

existing or coming before

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

a chain of mountains between France and Spain

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

animation and energy in action or expression

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GRAY On the following day, the arrival of her friend revived the drooping Emily, and La Vallée became once more the scene of social kindness and of elegant hospitality.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

precisely as stated

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Illness and the terror she had suffered had stolen from Blanche much of her sprightliness, but all her affectionate simplicity remained, and, though she appeared less blooming, she was not less engaging than before.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

at the time that

From this reading On the evening, preceding her departure, this old servant brought again the ring of Valancourt, and, with tears, entreated her mistress to receive it, for that she had neither seen, nor heard of M. Valancourt, since the night when he delivered it to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The unfortunate adventure on the Pyrenees had made the Count very anxious to reach home, and, after little more than a week’s stay at La Vallée, Emily prepared to set out with her friends for Languedoc, assigning the care of her house, during her absence, to Theresa.

but in spite of that

From this reading Sweet is the breath of vernal shower, The bees’ collected treasures sweet, Sweet music’s melting fall, but sweeter yet The still, small voice of gratitude.