used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
a cherished desire
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
Dorothy
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From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
Dorothy's
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From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
Ella
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From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
set up or found
From this reading THE LOST FOUND.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
Irene
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From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST FOUND.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
engage in
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
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 Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
the local environment
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
Percival's
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From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
Pyrenean
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From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
cut with a saw
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
make square
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST FOUND.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many days of deep anxiety followed, and poor little Dorothy's heart was sad and troubled.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
at the time that
From this reading They were very busy one morning a week after Canon Percival's arrival, when they saw his tall figure coming up the garden.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "To make a shawl for mother by the time she gets well" became an object of ambition; and Irene helped her out of difficulties, and turned the troublesome corners at the four parts of the square, and would read to her and Ella while she pulled the soft Pyrenean wool in and out the long treble stitches.
a late time of life
From this reading Irene proved a true and loving friend, and, with wisdom far beyond her years, encouraged Dorothy to go on with her little lessons, and learn to knit and crochet.
