used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
Alden
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From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
a young person of either sex
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
a young female
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
GRAYDON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
MUIRnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
not any; not one
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
omnipotentadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətənt/
having unlimited power
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Scenes portrayed in books had passed before her mind like pictures, having no definite significance.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
which person or people
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her sister was one whom she could love easily as a matter of course.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Muir was to her like some of the forces in nature--quiet, unobtrusive, omnipotent--and she accepted him without thought.
but in spite of that
From this reading GRAYDON MUIR Madge Alden was almost seventeen, and yet she was in many respects a child.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was an indulgent household providence, who cared for the young girl as she did for her own little children.
