used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
anew
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
Annabel
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From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
from appearances alone
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
confined by bonds
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
Cherbury
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From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
a female human offspring
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
divisible by two
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
intense or sharp
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
Herberts
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From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
not any; not one
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Happiness and content seemed at least the blessed destiny of the Herberts.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
Venetianoun
a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had never again experienced those uneasy thoughts which at times had haunted her from her infancy; separated from her mother, indeed, scarcely for an hour together, she had no time to muse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her studies each day becoming more various and interesting, and pursued with so gifted and charming a companion, entirely engrossed her; even the exercise that was her relaxation was participated by Lady Annabel; and the mother and daughter, bounding together on their steeds, were fanned by the same breeze, and freshened by the same graceful and healthy exertion.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was in the enjoyment of these exquisite feelings that a year, and more than another year, elapsed at our lone hall of Cherbury.
a late time of life
From this reading Venetia grew in years, and grace, and loveliness; each day apparently more her mother's joy, and each day bound to that mother by, if possible, more ardent love.
