Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

(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 SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

terminate

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

the act of buying

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

rid of obstructions

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

the first light of day

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

on a floor below

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

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

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

to a considerable degree

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a narrow way or road

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

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

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

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

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

information about recent and important events

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

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

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

do one's shopping

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

reflect brightly

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

the rays of the sun

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

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

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

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

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Susannah shook herself and stared hard at the sunny sky; there were other things to think of--Selina for one.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading She pictured my lady creeping downstairs to unload my lord's pistol, following him through the wet streets, lurking among the trees in the Park, and in the early dawn, buying poison in some evil little shop off Drury Lane, and coming back in her wet muslins to her cheerless splendour to die.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading SUSANNAH CHRESSHAM It had rained all night heavily, but now, in the early morning, cleared into a bright sparkle and freshness, it was like to the morning on which my lady had died, Susannah thought as she opened her window on the clear pure sunlight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.

produce a literary work

From this reading My lord's marriage would be announced to-day; she must write to Selina, in some way soften or break the sharp pain of the news.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had never forgiven my lady, and the letter from Honoria Pryse had roused passive scorn into live anger; she disdained to allow herself to think of the Countess Lavinia, yet the image of Rose's wife would not be driven from her mind.