used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
terminate
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
centred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
clothing in general
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
cobaltnounUS /ˈkoʊbɔːlt/
a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
cockatoonounUS /ˈkɑːkətuː/
white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Indeed she felt her own youth renewed as an eagle’s!
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
four-year-oldadjective
four years of age
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a young female
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed she felt her own youth renewed as an eagle’s!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
jaunting-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
a female domestic
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
social deportment
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
onerousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊnərəs/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
and nothing more
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed she felt her own youth renewed as an eagle’s!
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
in the near future
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Indeed she felt her own youth renewed as an eagle’s!
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
slashingadjectiveUS /ˈslæʃɪŋ/
as if striking with slashing blows
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
UsherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
well-hung
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From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
a Caucasian
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they swung along homewards, one on each side of a well-hung jaunting-car, with a slashing four-year-old between the shafts, Miss Usher and her companion never exchanged a single remark.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The crafty lady determined that she would not break the spell, but give Mary ample time to meditate on these matters, and presently adjust herself to her strange circumstances; she must now begin to see about some suitable clothes for the girl, and to offer, cautiously and by degrees, a few lessons on manners and deportment.
but in spite of that
From this reading The elder lady was reflecting that she had done a capital afternoon’s work in introducing Mary to her birthplace, and she felt confident that the words she had heard from old Mike had sunk down into her heart, and brought the girl to realise what had never yet dawned upon her: that only by birth--the mere accident of birth--did she belong to this beautiful, romantic, green and blue country--for if the trees and pastures were emerald, the mountains were royal blue, the skies cobalt.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After all, it would not be an onerous task; in fact, to an old maid with a warm heart, hitherto centred on her brother and a white cockatoo--it was a pleasure to interest herself in this young life, for the time entrusted to her care.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Indeed she felt her own youth renewed as an eagle’s!
