used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
BluebellnounUS /ˈbluːbel/
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
BLUEBELL'S
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From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
Branxholm's
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From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
dearly loved
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
DEBUTverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
held dear
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
a human being
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading --Scott.
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLUEBELL'S DEBUT IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Says "Be content my lovely May, For thou shalt be my bride."
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Next morning Bluebell rose early, and wrote out an advertisement, in which she described herself, more truthfully, than diplomatically, as a young person of eighteen, proficient in music, but not skilled enough in other branches of education for advanced pupils.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading With her yellow hair, that glittered fair, She dried the trickling tear, And sighed the name of Branxholm's heir, The youth that she loved dear.
