aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
(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 The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
dynastiesnounUS /ˈdaɪnəstiz/
plural of “dynasty” — a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
Grierson
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From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly to be wondered at that the others were listeners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
landmarksnounUS /ˈlændmɑːrks/
plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading It was hardly to be wondered at that the others were listeners.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE'S TRIUMPH.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
and nothing more
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
others
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From this reading It was hardly to be wondered at that the others were listeners.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
overthrowingverbUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
RosettenounUS /rəˈset/
an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
an educational institution
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The lovely face of the speaker seemed to beam as she spoke.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hardly to be wondered at that the others were listeners.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading LOVE'S TRIUMPH.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
precisely as stated
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of it was about her school days, and there were bright little sketches of French life and much, but not very much, of the army that was sweeping over Europe, overthrowing old landmarks and breaking up dynasties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It was hardly to be wondered at that the others were listeners.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The only persons present at the supper were Mr. ----, his wife, Rosette, and Grierson, and it must be confessed that the young lady did all the talking.
