used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
(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 Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And naturally enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And naturally enough.
at any time
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
death of a person
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
social deportment
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
as might be expected
From this reading And naturally enough.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
self-forgetfuladjective
showing lack of self-interest
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
express in words
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
trustfuladjective
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
someone who visits
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
which person or people
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not May, but Miss Dawson, who came with the visitor that morning.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For a life of glad service to a loving Master, a helpful, hopeful, self-forgetful doing of good as opportunity is given, for His sake, tell on the countenance as on the character; and the grave cheerfulness, the trustful peace that rested on the old woman's face were beautiful to those who had eyes to see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Auntie Jean, I have brought Mr Manners to see you," said she coming in unannounced.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Some who had known Miss Jean all her life declared that she was far more beautiful at sixty than she had ever been in her youth.
