used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
start firing a weapon
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
how
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From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
go away from a place
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
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 She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
MULTIPLICATIONnounUS /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
From this reading THE MULTIPLICATION TABLE.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
on one occasion
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
Pinshon
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From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE MULTIPLICATION TABLE.
carry out
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MULTIPLICATION TABLE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
at the time that
From this reading My life at Magnolia might be said to begin when I came down stairs that evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miss Pinshon called me to her at once; inquired where I had been; informed me I must not for the future take such diversion without her leave first asked and obtained; and then put me to reading aloud, that she might see how well I could do it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading My aunt and Miss Pinshon were sitting in the parlour, in the light of a glorious fire of light wood and oak sticks.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She gave me a philosophical article in a magazine for my proof piece; it was full of long words that I did not know and about matters that I did not understand.
