used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
(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 Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
Alva
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From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
for the reason that
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
BERESFORD
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From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
lacking funds
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
dearly loved
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
Honora
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From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
how
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From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
for more time
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
not any; not one
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
St
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From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alva took the letter from Honora amid cries of dismay from them all.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
at the time that
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is the ring I gave her when we became engaged,” exclaimed St. George, taking it and kissing it in memory of that night, his heart thrilling with the memory of her beauty and sweetness as he kissed her good-bye beneath the drooping vines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alva read aloud, knowing how impatient they would be to hear the letter:
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She broke the seal, and as she opened the letter, a flashing diamond ring fell out into her hand from the closely written sheet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘DEAR MISS BERESFORD--I have gone away because there is a secret I can no longer keep from you, and I know that when you learn it you will be glad I left you.
