used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
discomposurenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
assemble or get together
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
harboredverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərd/
past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
Harcourt
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From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
risers
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From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "He knew her first," she said, "and if he has since been pleased with me, the sight of her has won him back to his allegiance, and it is right.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
WEDNESDAYnounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading WEDNESDAY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
which person or people
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
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 They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Particularly was she grieved that she should have harbored a feeling of bitterness toward Lucy Harcourt, who was not to blame for having won the love she had been foolish enough to covet.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading They were always early risers at the farmhouse, but this morning Anna, who had slept but little, arose earlier than usual and, leaning from the window to inhale the bracing air and gather a bunch of roses fresh with the glittering raindrops, she felt her spirits grow lighter and wondered at her discomposure of the previous day.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There was a heavy shower the night succeeding the picnic and the morning following was as balmy and bright as June mornings are wont to be after a fall of rain.
