used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
anew
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
(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 Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
DimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
Housebreakers
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From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
a brief written record
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
and nothing more
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
uttered with a trill
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
carry out
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, do let us stop and look in," she said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Housebreakers Despite all this unpleasant experience, it was only about a week later that Dimple and Florence came near getting into trouble again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not exactly from a spirit of mischief, but because her fancy was appealed to, and because she did not see any harm in what she proposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two little girls had been to take a note to Mrs. Hardy, and on their way home they passed a pretty house and grounds which greatly attracted Florence.
which person or people
From this reading This time, however, it was Florence who set the ball rolling.
