aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
accurstadjective
under a curse
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
anew
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around 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 Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
athirstadjective
(usually followed by “for”) extremely desirous
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
Caxton's
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From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading IN CORRESPONDENCE.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CORRESPONDENCE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
labours
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From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
not any; not one
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
Plassy
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From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
sunbursts
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From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Eleanor threw herself again eagerly into all her aunt's labours and schemes for the good and comfort of those around her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Peace had unbroken reign at Plassy from that time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was plenty to do; and she was Mrs. Caxton's excellent helper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
in or at the place that
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "But there be million hearts accurst, where no sweet sunbursts shine, And there be million hearts athirst for Love's immortal wine; This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, And if we did our duty, it might be full of love."
