used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
(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 She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
Annie
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From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
BLEWETT
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From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
the first light of day
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
take in solid food
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
set up or found
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
JIM
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From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
LANDLADYnounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
Maggie
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From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
only a very short time before
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
up to a particular time
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Annie, posted up in bed, looked better than usual.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading She was a pretty child really, but sickness had made her wan, and had sharpened her features till she seemed all nose and eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annie was so excited that she could scarcely eat a mouthful of breakfast, and Maggie was nearly as bad.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It was certainly not an inviting meal, being composed of a little weak tea and slices of bread and dripping; but the children ate so sparingly.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading CONCERNING JIM BLEWETT AND HIS LANDLADY THE following morning the children awoke early, and the chill winter's dawn found them busily discussing the marvellous attractions of the wonderful doll.
