used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
make certain of
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HOME WITH "THE LEAVES."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
a special loved one
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
divisible by two
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
at any time
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
set up or found
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AT HOME WITH "THE LEAVES."
an instinctive motive
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
Irene
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From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading AT HOME WITH "THE LEAVES."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
not any; not one
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
Rosamund
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From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
Rosamund's
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From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
an educational institution
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
carry out
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT HOME WITH "THE LEAVES."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
a special situation
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But on second thoughts she decided that it was best to take no notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
at the time that
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT HOME WITH "THE LEAVES."
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Nothing could exceed the astonishment of the school children, the Leaves themselves, and even of Rosamund, when they witnessed this sight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rosamund's first impulse was to fly up to Irene, kiss her passionately, and assure her that she was a darling, and that nothing would induce her ever to forsake her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Accordingly, the children pursued their games, for now tea was almost a thing of the past, and Irene found herself enjoying life as she had not yet enjoyed it.
