used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
BundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
DAMER
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From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
MULBERRY-TREE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
not any; not one
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
POLLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading My father made no secret of his pleasure in her society.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think she was in the secret of her sister's engagement, and Maria looked comforted by her coming.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE FUTURE LADY DAMER--POLLY HAS A SECRET--UNDER THE MULBERRY-TREE Polly came into the house, as she always did, like a sunbeam.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
accept gladly
From this reading A general look of welcome greeted her appearance in church on Sunday.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Bundle, who was getting old, and apt to be depressed in spirits from time to time, always revived when "Miss Mary" paid us a visit.
