used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLEASANT HOUR.
anew
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
Ballintra
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From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
brought into existence
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
a young person of either sex
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
CLARICE
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From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
EGERTON
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From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
at any time
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A PLEASANT HOUR.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
and nothing more
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A PLEASANT HOUR.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time and disappointment had not improved him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
precisely as stated
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three children who were born before her were very like their mother in appearance.
which person or people
From this reading CLARICE EGERTON was the fourth child of the couple who so rashly settled themselves in Ballintra.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Clarice was an Egerton, and, more than that, she was lovely Clarice Egerton over again; and for this reason, she was the only one of his children of whom Guy Egerton ever took the slightest notice.
