used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
the state of being absent
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
at or in the front
From this reading In the spring---- But she would not look ahead.
(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 Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
Barnes-Memsahib
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From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the spring---- But she would not look ahead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
carefully weighed
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
INDISCRETIONnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
immediately past
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
light-heartedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the spring---- But she would not look ahead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
Madrassi
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From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
not any; not one
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
go across or through
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
unusual or striking
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring---- But she would not look ahead.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last she was learning that a short absence from home made no difference to an infant in the care of so capable a nurse as her Madrassi ayah, trained in the way of infants by the remarkable "Barnes-Memsahib."
(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 Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INDISCRETION Joyce had started out on her motor ride with the doctor as happy as a child on a holiday.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her baby was well and there was no cause for anxiety; in fact, all the world seemed smiling and kind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the spring---- But she would not look ahead.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading All things considered, there seemed no earthly reason why she should not be happy with the light-heartedness of youth helped by a kind friend to pass the time agreeably while she remained in India.
