used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
approval
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
driesnounUS /draɪz/
plural of “dry” — a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
for a limitless time
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
GlittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
INGELOW
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From this reading --JEAN INGELOW.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading --JEAN INGELOW.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
lineagenounUS /ˈlɪniədʒ/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
Melrose
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From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
ROCKPORT
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From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Rachel had an inherited sense of superiority.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading ROCKPORT AND "ROCKPORT" Glitters the dew, and shines the river, Up comes the lily and dries her bell; But two are walking apart forever, And wave their hands in a mute farewell.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was a family with a proud lineage, wealth, and culture to its credit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Melrose family was of old time on terms of intimacy with the house of Baronet.
