used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
Clara
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From this reading Clara returned wearing the locket.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
at any time
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
the act of departing
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading Clara returned wearing the locket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE REWARD.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
express in words
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REWARD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Clara returned wearing the locket.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
Wilmot
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From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Wilmot was with me three weeks, and then returned home to prepare for receiving her children again.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was from a letter of hers that I learned what I am now going to tell you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Did you ever read a fairy tale in which a young prince is said to have been presented with a ring that pricked his finger whenever he was in danger of doing wrong?
