used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
anew
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
down-stairs
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
put on clothes
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
Esther's
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From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
Faith's
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From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
set up or found
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
not any; not one
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
reassuringlyadverbUS /riəˈʃɜːrɪŋli/
in a reassuring manner
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
in the near future
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
express in words
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Faith came down-stairs she found Esther waiting to see her; and, in response to Faith's questioning look, she nodded and smiled reassuringly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Esther had brought over her English grammar, for it had been decided that the two little girls were to study together two hours each day; one day at Faith's house, and the next at Esther's.
at the time that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT It was noon the next day when Faith awoke; and although she was quite ready to dress and go down-stairs, her mother thought it best for her to stay in bed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Faith wondered to herself if Esther's feet ached as hers did; and, more than this, she was anxious to know if their parents had any idea of where she and Esther had spent the previous day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There will be so much for me to tell mother," she thought, a little uneasily, hoping that soon she would again have no secrets to conceal.
