used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
ArmisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
Chadwick
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From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
distantlyadverb
from or at a distance
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
else
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From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
prickingnoun
the act of puncturing with a small point
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
the act of punishing
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
retentiveadjective
good at remembering
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Miss Chadwick, much annoyed at the accident to the cart, treated Diana distantly.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By far the hardest part of her punishment was to be forbidden to visit the stable for a week.
at the time that
From this reading Instead of smiling at her when she came into the room, she would look round her or over her head, and flash recognition to somebody else.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Armistice Day Diana had a fairly retentive memory, and learned poetry without much trouble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was sure Baron would miss her, and that, though he might receive other offerings of bread and carrots, he would be looking out and pricking his ears in vain for the friend with whom he had grown to be on such intimate terms.
