used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading UNPACKING TRUNKS “It’s a charming room, Aunt Parthenia!”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
box-edged
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From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading UNPACKING TRUNKS “It’s a charming room, Aunt Parthenia!”
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
dearly loved
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
Dorothea
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From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
at any time
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
It's
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
Parthenia
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading UNPACKING TRUNKS “It’s a charming room, Aunt Parthenia!”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
shan't
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From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
straighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
That's
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From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
TRUNKSnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
UNPACKINGverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading UNPACKING TRUNKS “It’s a charming room, Aunt Parthenia!”
precisely as stated
From this reading “That’s very prettily said, my dear,” she returned.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I shall love it here so much that I shan’t ever want to go away again.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Dorothea exclaimed, glancing out of the window overlooking the box-edged beds of the flower garden, but noting particularly the cheerful blaze on the hearth.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Mrs. May turned from straightening the curtains at the front where the windows opened on the gallery roof.
