used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
(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 Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
Evelyn
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From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
an established custom
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
Haigh
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From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
of great significance or value
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
Mariposa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
Netherhall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Carson was gracious, and Kit thought it important that Mrs. Haigh left him and Evelyn alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, although frankness was not Jasper Carson’s habit, he owned himself satisfied.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Kit was modest, but his modesty was not exaggerated and he thought his efforts to some extent accounted for the _Mariposa’s_ doing all her builders claimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he liked to joke and sometimes music carried him away, he had sober ambitions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE CALL For a week, Kit was happy at Netherhall.
