used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
any thing at all
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
bold-faced
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From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
Clara
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From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
Collingwood
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From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
don't
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From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
else
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From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is kind of him,” said Clara.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is kind of him,” said Clara.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
not any; not one
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
by chance
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
Phœbe
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From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
one of four equal parts
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
on the contrary
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
a lightweight cord
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
a special situation
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “See what a size, Phœbe! though perhaps that may be mostly frame.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
tooth-ache
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From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
untyingnoun
loosening the ties that fasten something
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
under normal conditions
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
precisely as stated
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
at the time that
From this reading Phœbe had not been very kind when she heard that her sister had been so bold-faced, as she called it, to ask Jack Collingwood for a sketch.
which person or people
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Clara attributed this severity as much to the tooth-ache as anything else, and in point of fact when the picture arrived, Phœbe, who would usually spend a quarter of an hour over untying a knot rather than cut it, fetched the scissors in less than no time, and behaved as if string was not a precious metal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don’t know what interpretation might be put on such a thing,” she said, and indeed it was difficult to conjecture.
