used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
anew
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
have
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
(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 "Better--much better, thank you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
Emma
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From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
farm-house
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From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
Higgins
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From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
horsehairnoun
hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
How
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From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
landlady's
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From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
Lefroy
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From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
for more time
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
moldyadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldi/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Better--much better, thank you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
shellingnounUS /ˈʃelɪŋ/
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
stuffinessnoun
state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Better--much better, thank you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable any longer to bear the horsehair hardness of the parlor sofa and the stuffiness of the house, she has escaped hither, heedless of her aunt's protestations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In a day or two it will be quite strong again."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Better--much better, thank you.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How does your ankle feel this morning?"
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Miss Lefroy is seated in a moldy old summer-house at a corner of the farm-house garden, shelling a dish of peas, little Emma Higgins, her landlady's youngest but two, helping her with zealous dirty fingers.
