used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
Emma
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From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
foot-warmer
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From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
Gabb
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From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
MOUND'S
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From this reading MOUND’S OPINION.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MOUND’S OPINION.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On Christmas morning, Emma complained of a cold and a sharp pain in her chest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Gabb and family were also spending the evening abroad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not venture to church, as it was a bitterly bleak day, but nursed herself up for the evening, declaring that in a snug brougham, with furs and a foot-warmer, she could brave Greenland itself.
