used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
ANDERBY
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From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
evangelicaladjectiveUS /ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəl/
relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
fibs
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From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
ForemannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
Foreman's
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From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
set up or found
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
hateth
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From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
loveth
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From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
m'm
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From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
a source of difficulty
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
upbringingnounUS /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
precisely as stated
From this reading She found it difficult to accept Mary's creed that small fibs are a very present help in trouble.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violet entered the dining-room and looked hesitatingly from John to Mary.
Violet's
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From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Foreman's real request was for the master, but since his illness Mary had given her orders that all such messages should be brought to her.
which person or people
From this reading Violet's upbringing had been on strictly evangelical lines, in the fear of a God who loveth righteousness and hateth a lie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HARVEST AT ANDERBY "Foreman would like to see you, m'm."
