used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
ACTRESS'SnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
possessive form of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
anew
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
put on clothes
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
a young female
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
Rosalie
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From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
Rosalie's
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From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
be seated
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
in the near future
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosalie's mother seemed much better; the country air and country quiet had, for a time, restored to her much of her former strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ACTRESS'S STORY The next morning, as soon as it was light, the horses were put in again, and the theatre party proceeded on their way.
at the time that
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
which person or people
From this reading The sweet fresh breezes came in at the open door, and fanned her careworn face and the face of the child who sat beside her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was able, with Rosalie's help, to dress herself and to sit on one of the boxes beside her bed, resting her head against the pillows, and gazing out at the green fields and clear blue sky.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Rosalie,' said her mother suddenly, 'would you like to hear about the time when your mother was a little girl?'
