used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
(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 Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
without doubt or question
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
dark-eyed
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From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
a young female
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
golden-haired
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From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER HER SPELL.
ten 10s
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
not any; not one
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
except for; apart from
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
snowdropnoun
common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading UNDER HER SPELL.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
carry out
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER HER SPELL.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was very quiet, and gave no trouble, save that her low, pathetic singing sometimes gave the young lady attendants such a turn that they said it fairly went to their hearts.
which person or people
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They could not help noticing her exquisite beauty, though she had become pale and slight, like a snowdrop, with the wasting illness that had followed on her exposure to the storm the night of the tragedy.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading No one wondered at it, as her story became known--the story of tragedy one could read so clearly in the big, sombre, dark eyes, with their wistful appealing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among twelve hundred patients in various stages of insanity it was difficult to notice one above another, but gradually all the physicians and attendants began to take an uncommon interest in the pretty dark-eyed, golden-haired young girl who had been brought to the asylum in November.
