used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GENEROUS CONSPIRACY.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A GENEROUS CONSPIRACY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
a special loved one
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t, Robert!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading A GENEROUS CONSPIRACY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
a social unit living together
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
Isabelle
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From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
a particular point in time
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother is reviving.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
not any; not one
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
and nothing more
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Mother is reviving.”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “Don’t, Robert!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Remember, it is best to be quiet!” said Isabelle, with an admirable self-control which not only gave Mr. Brook a new idea of her character, but the knowledge that this could not be the first time such a trouble had befallen the household.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading And, a moment later, Beatrice had taken time to whisper in the little fellow’s ear: “It is no worse than usual, darling.
