used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Canon bit his lip.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Canon bit his lip.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The Canon bit his lip.
for more time
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
not any; not one
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
the season of growth
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had learned her limitations and no longer set her tasks beyond her powers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had called to consult her upon some parochial question and the talk had turned upon Yvonne.
which person or people
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
Winstanley
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From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must not try to put a butterfly into harness,” said Mrs. Winstanley, who had gradually been gaining lost influence.
Yvonne
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From this reading The autumn hardened into winter and the winter softened into spring, and the relations between Yvonne and the Canon seemed to follow the seasons’ difference.
