used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
the act of departing
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
only a very short time before
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
Isa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
the act of departing
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE MAID.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
a female domestic
From this reading THE LITTLE MAID.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
come together
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the act of departing politely
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE MAID.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the act of testing something
From this reading As she sank on the soft cushions, a dreary, aching sensation came over her heart; she felt as if she were leaving brightness, happiness, beauty behind her, and going to an abode of trial—almost privation—which she could hardly regard as a home.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Good-bye, Isa dearest, we shall often—very often meet,” were the parting words of Edith that night.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Wrapped up warmly for protection from the cold air, Isa descended the steps beneath the lofty portico of the Castle, and entered the luxurious carriage which her uncle had placed at her command.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “It is wrong, very wrong in me to feel thus,” Isa murmured to herself.
