used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
Andy
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From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
GablenounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
HAREBELLnoun
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST DAYS HAREBELL arrived downstairs the next morning in the best of spirits.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Andy and she had managed to have a good deal of talk together before Mrs. Keith came into the dining-room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
at the time that
From this reading Prayers were had; then Andy brought in the breakfast, and when he had left the room, Mrs. Keith addressed her niece.
a Caucasian
From this reading They had discussed the weather, the neighbourhood, the difference between black and white skins, the cure for snake bites, and the possibility of a puppy taking up its abode at Gable Lodge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Till I find a governess for you, you can amuse yourself as you like.
