used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
(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 Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
divisible by two
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
be the source of pain
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
Lehntman
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From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
Mathilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
midwifenounUS /ˈmɪdwaɪf/
a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Mathilda was not a romance in the good Anna's life, but Anna gave her so much strong affection that it almost filled her life as full.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well for the good Anna that her life with Miss Mathilda was so happy, for now in these days, Mrs. Lehntman went altogether bad.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The doctor she had learned to know, was too certainly an evil as well as a mysterious man, and he had power over the widow and midwife, Mrs. Lehntman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
a late time of life
From this reading But these sorrows did not hurt the good Anna now, as they had done in the years that went before.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes these were the happiest days of all her life with Anna, even though with her friends there were great sorrows.
