used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
Amy
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From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
Ashleigh
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From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
Julius
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From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
Lilian
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From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
Lilian's
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From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
held dear
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
a brief written record
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I prepared Mrs. Ashleigh for this visit by a previous note.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Julius Faber and Amy Lloyd stayed in my house three day, I and in their presence I felt a healthful sense of security and peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
at the time that
From this reading When the old man and the child came back, both brought me comfort.
which person or people
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Amy wished to visit her father's house, and I asked Faber, in taking her there, to seize the occasion to see Lilian, that he might communicate to me his impression of a case so peculiar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amy was charmed with Lilian, who had received her with the sweetness natural to her real character, and I loved to hear Lilian's praise from those innocent lips.
