used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
(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 _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
FIX-IT
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From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea interested Cynthia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The idea interested Cynthia.
and nothing more
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
Michel
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From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
Mont
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From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
St
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From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
talked-about
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From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading “Don’t,” she told Cynthia, “despise the well-worn routes just because they are well-worn.
a Caucasian
From this reading But you need the talked-about places as a basis for comparison, just as you need to know black and white in order to paint color.”
which person or people
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Later on you can go to the out of the way places too.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading _Mont St. Michel_ “LITTLE MISS FIX-IT” Nancy’s mother, who as a young art student had lived in France, knew all the places that Cynthia, as a younger art student, ought to see and go.