used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
(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 A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
CANHAM
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From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
Chattaway
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From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
cynosurenounUS /ˈsaɪnɔːsɜːr/
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
discomforts
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From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
at any time
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
a social unit living together
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
glittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
coins made of gold
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
by chance
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
Trevlyn
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From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Enough has been said of the trials and discomforts of Mrs. Chattaway; they had been many and varied, but never had trouble accumulated upon her head as now.
precisely as stated
From this reading The familiar saying is a very true one: "All is not gold that glitters."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The terrible secret that Rupert was within hail, wasting unto death, was torturing her brain night and day.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading It seemed that the whole weight of it lay upon her; that she was responsible for his weal and woe: if he died would reproach not lie at her door, remorse be her portion for ever?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
but in spite of that
From this reading A GHOST FOR OLD CANHAM Trevlyn Hold was a fine place, the cynosure and envy of the neighbourhood around; and yet it would perhaps be impossible in all that neighbourhood to find any family so completely miserable as that which inhabited the house.
