Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

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From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

have

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

dearly loved

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

an act that fails

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

set up or found

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

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From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

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 Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

take in marriage

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

on one occasion

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a state of acute pain

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

at the time that

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was the great disappointment of her life, but she roused up her soul to bear suffering and to be true to duty, and into her soul came a joy which was her strength.

which person or people

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

belonging to which person

From this reading Some pitied Annette; others blamed Luzerne, but Annette found, as a teacher, opportunity among the freedmen to be a friend and sister to those whose advantages had been less than hers.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Luzerne's failure to marry Annette and re-instatement of his wife was the sensation of the season.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Life had once opened before her like a fair vision enchanted with delight, but her beautiful dream had faded like sun rays mingling with the shadows of night.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Little children learned to love her, the street gamins knew her as their friend, aged women blessed the dear child as they called her, who planned for their comfort when the blasts of winter were raging around their homes.