used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
adjoined
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From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
BASHFULadjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
BETTY
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From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
ETC
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From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
far-reaching
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From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
a young female
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
GRADUATEverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
inclosed
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From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
LILYnounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
MEADEnounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
NEW-FASHIONED
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From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
POLLY
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From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
Redgarth
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From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
RUBIESnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
an educational institution
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
TIGERnounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England.
at the time that
From this reading IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed.
WILTONnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BY L. T. MEADE AUTHOR OF "BETTY, A SCHOOL GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," "WILTON CHASE," "FOUR ON AN ISLAND," "BASHFUL FIFTEEN," "RED ROSE AND TIGER LILY," "PALACE BEAUTIFUL," "RING OF RUBIES," "POLLY, A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A WORLD OF GIRLS," "OUT OF THE FASHION," "GOOD LUCK," "A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND," ETC., ETC.
