used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
put or send forth
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
a social unit living together
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
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From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
and nothing more
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
serpent'snounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
possessive form of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
thanklessadjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkləs/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only circumstance that cast any shadow over them related to Harry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child!"
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the wedding, there were some weeks of that peaceful monotony which is the happiest vehicle for daily life,--weeks so uniform that Charlotte remembered their events as little as she did their particular weather.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees."
