used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRAVE DECISION.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
BARRETT
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From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A GRAVE DECISION.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
divisible by two
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
death of a person
From this reading A GRAVE DECISION.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
heighten'd
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From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
held dear
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
not any; not one
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
and nothing more
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
overmastered
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From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
express in words
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
precisely as stated
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The taint in my nature that had revealed itself so unexpectedly, only developed more strongly as time went on; at rare intervals--very rare, I am thankful to say--fierce gusts of passion overmastered my reason, so that for a brief time I seemed like one possessed with an evil spirit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the day I brought to England my poor searching face (An orphan even of my father's grave); He had loved me, watched me, watched his soul in mine, Which in me grew, and heighten'd into love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
a late time of life
From this reading "The years rolled by, but, alas! they brought no added happiness with them.
