used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
(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 Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
ARABELLA
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From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
confidantenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænt/
a female confidant
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
a female human offspring
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
divisible by two
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
a young female
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
griefs
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From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
the state of being honored
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
Johanna
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From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
JOHANNA'S
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From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
and nothing more
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
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 She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was young, even almost to girlhood, and having been the idol of her family circle, she knew just about as little of the great world as a child.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
a human being
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
express in words
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
in the near future
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
spectacle-maker's
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From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
unbosomverb
relieve oneself of troubling information
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
which person or people
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
WILMOT
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From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Not for one moment do we mean to say, that the young creature to whom the spectacle-maker's daughter made up her mind to unbosom herself, was not all that any one could wish as regards honour, goodness, and friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHANNA'S INTERVIEW WITH ARABELLA WILMOT, AND THE ADVICE.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
but in spite of that
From this reading But she was one of those creatures who yet look upon the world as a fresh green garden, and had not yet lost that romance of existence which the world and its ways soon banish from the breasts of all.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Alas! poor Johanna, thou hast chosen but an indifferent confidante in the person of that young and inexperienced girl to whom it seems good to thee to impart thy griefs.
