used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
permission to do something
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
Daintree
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From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
at any time
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
a social unit living together
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
ForsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Swinburne, "A Forsaken Garden."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Swinburne, "A Forsaken Garden."
usually; as a rule
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
Gisburne
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From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading KYNASTON HALL.
Haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
KYNASTON
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From this reading KYNASTON HALL.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
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 It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
not one, and not any
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
solicitationsnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
Swinburnenoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading Swinburne, "A Forsaken Garden."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
Tripton
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From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
Vera
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From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
showing sorrow
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
in or at the place that
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here there was laughing of old, there was weeping, Haply of lovers none ever will know.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Only the wind here hovers and revels In a round where life seems barren as death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
be the cause or source of
From this reading It seemed to be generally acknowledged by the Daintree family that if Vera would only consent to yield to the solicitations of the Reverend Albert Gisburne, and transfer herself to Tripton Rectory for life, it would be the simplest and easiest solution of a good many difficult problems concerning her.
