used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What is it?" she repeated, as Gerald did not immediately reply.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
Gerald
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From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
Gerald's
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From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
the act of giving
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
healthieradjectiveUS /ˈhelθiər/
improved in health or physical condition
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm listening.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "What is it?" she repeated, as Gerald did not immediately reply.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "I'm listening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What is it?" she repeated, as Gerald did not immediately reply.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
recurring again and again
From this reading "What is it?" she repeated, as Gerald did not immediately reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "What is it?" she repeated, as Gerald did not immediately reply.
roundernounUS /ˈraʊndər/
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
ruddier
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From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
SelfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
express in speech
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
in the direction of
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
weedingverbUS /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
which person or people
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Angel, who was engaged in industriously weeding a corner of the back garden which her uncle had allotted to her as her own, turned her face towards her brother, and paused in her work as she asked— "Well, Gerald, what is it?"
Wreyford
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From this reading Both children had greatly improved in appearance since their arrival at Wreyford, Angel more noticeably so; already her cheeks were rounder, and their old pallor was giving place to a ruddier, healthier hue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gerald's Selfishness "ANGEL, I want to speak to you!"
