used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
DisneynounUS /ˈdɪzni/
United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
DREAMINGnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
Isola
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From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
Lostwithiel
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From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
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 Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
an old word for “no”
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
perambulations
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From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
Tabitha
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From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She tried her utmost to avoid him.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Isola and Lostwithiel met a good many times after that walk through the autumn mists.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “DREAMING, SHE KNEW IT WAS A DREAM.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She went for fewer walks than of old; nay, she chiefly confined her perambulations to those domestic errands which Tabitha imposed upon her, and such afternoon visits as she felt it incumbent upon her to pay, in strict return for visits paid to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Disney had begged her to be exact in such small ceremonies, and to keep upon the best possible terms with his friends.
