(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 “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
baggage-clerk
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From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
Bratley
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From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
ecstaticallyadverbUS /ekˈstætɪkli/
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
how
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From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
and nothing more
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
NELL
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From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
Nichols
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From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
personages
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From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
dependable
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
toddlernounUS /ˈtɑːdlər/
a young child
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Sam Peters was there also, one baby in her arms, another toddler clinging to her skirt, and two other small folk in the background.
under normal conditions
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stout Mrs. Nichols was at the depot to welcome her guest.
accept gladly
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
at the time that
From this reading NELL had quite an ovation of welcome when she reached Bratley on Saturday evening.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, it is just like coming home!” exclaimed Nell, ecstatically, as she kissed all the Peters children, and tried not to notice how far from clean their faces were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The baggage-clerk received her with his melancholy smile and the flourish of his cap usually reserved for railway inspectors and other official personages.
