used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST AND FOUND.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
Bert
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From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
set up or found
From this reading LOST AND FOUND.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
of great significance or value
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST AND FOUND.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
held dear
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
Maplebank
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From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
not any; not one
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
with speed
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
ripenessnoun
the state of being ripe
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
underlayverb
raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
precisely as stated
From this reading The summer days passed very quickly and happily for Bert at Maplebank, especially after the surprising revelation of the love and tenderness that underlay his grandfather's stern exterior.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Stewart manifested her love for her grandson in one way that made a great impression upon Bert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was so slight and frail, and walked with such slow, gentle steps, that the thought of being her protector and helper often came into his mind and caused him to put on a more erect, important bearing as he walked beside her in the garden, or through the orchard where the apples were already beginning to give promise of the coming ripeness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No one did more for his comfort or happiness than his grandmother, and he loved her accordingly with the whole strength of his young heart.
