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From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
matters of personal concern
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
a female human offspring
From this reading Florence is the only unmarried daughter of the house of Wynyard.
deeming
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From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
encomiumnounUS /enˈkɔːmɪəm/
a formal expression of praise
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
a social unit living together
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
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 The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Florence is the only unmarried daughter of the house of Wynyard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
Lefroy
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From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
a form of address for a man
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
not any; not one
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
Nutsgrove
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From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
and nothing more
From this reading Florence is the only unmarried daughter of the house of Wynyard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
Polly
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From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
on the contrary
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
cut with a saw
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
she's
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From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
in the near future
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading "Rather, Polly; she's an A 1 specimen, and no mistake!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I suspect I should soon be her slave if I saw too much of her," says Mr. Lefroy, smoothing his budding mustache.
tricyclenounUS /ˈtrɪsɪkəl/
a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Florence is the only unmarried daughter of the house of Wynyard.
at the time that
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
which person or people
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
Wynyard
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From this reading The subject of this encomium is Miss Florence Wynyard, who has run over on a tricycle to luncheon, and who has laid herself out to fascinate the whole family, deeming Nutsgrove extremely comfortable quarters in which to establish herself when affairs are uncomfortable at home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so you like her, Bob?"
