used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
aka
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From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
clothing in general
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
doesn't
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From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
a social unit living together
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
Jessie
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From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
and nothing more
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
male'snounUS /meɪlz/
possessive form of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
Mansergh
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From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
PixienounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
make square
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
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 They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The children grow up, the boys are away doing interesting things, and the girls become interested in their own clothes and appearances.
Vaizey
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From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
in or at the place that
From this reading by Mrs George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Mansergh) ________________________________________________________________ This book concerns a family where the children consist of a couple of boys, and a few more than that of girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They live in a Square in London, which bears the name of an existing London Square, but which is placed, according to the story, in quite a different place to the real one.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The children are fascinated by the occupants of the various other houses, some of whom they gradually get to know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This may be just a male's view of the story, but it seems like it to me, for there doesn't seem to be nearly as much life as you find in the same author's Pixie books.
