used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
in the past
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
(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 For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
temporary military shelter
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
Isobel
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From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
immediately past
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
held dear
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
engage in
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
neath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
on one occasion
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
only a very short time before
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
refrain from harming
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
ThrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
a source of difficulty
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the last few days all the children had been absorbed in the construction of another hut upon the opposite end of the island.
UrchinsnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃənz/
plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
at the time that
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
in or at the place that
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
which person or people
From this reading Except by Isobel, Belle was scarcely missed at the desert island, where the Sea Urchins had so many interesting schemes on hand that they did not trouble to spare a thought to one who had not taken the pains to make herself a general favourite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was built with loose stones, after the fashion of an Irish cabin, and they intended to roof it, when it was finished, with planks covered with pieces of turf.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tones that I once used to know Thrill in those accents of thine, Eyes that I loved long ago Gaze 'neath your lashes at mine."
