used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
(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 Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
Arabella
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From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
Cricklander
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From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
Derringham
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From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
an established custom
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
mythologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
personages
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From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
philosophiesnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfiz/
plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
skatedverbUS /ˈskeɪtɪd/
past form of “skate” — move along on skates
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But first she looked up some facts in the countless books of reference she kept always by her.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Arabella had herself averted a catastrophe and dexterously turned the conversation in the nick of time.
unclassical
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From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had a peculiarly unclassical brain, and found learning statistics about ancient philosophies and the names of mythological personages the most difficult of all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander had skated over some very thin ice at luncheon upon a classical subject, when talking to the distinguished Mr. Derringham, and she must be warned and primed up before dinner.
produce a literary work
From this reading Arabella Clinker took Sunday afternoons generally to write a long letter to her mother, and Good Friday seemed almost a Sunday, so she went up to her room from force of habit.
