used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
ALICIA
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From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
(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 All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading LITTLE FOES.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
not in action or at work
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE FOES.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
Memnoun
the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
arrange in a container
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
provision-basket
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From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
determined
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was resolved to show herself to be a capable, energetic missionary Mem.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
tattu
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From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She looked so bright, animated, and happy as she bade the travellers good-bye, that Robin, as he walked beside his father’s tattu, laughingly observed, “I think that our pretty exotic is taking root already, and promises to climb up bravely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All her idle days were over: Alicia had grand designs in her head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALICIA was up in time to see the travellers off; with her own hands she filled the provision-basket, and helped Robin to pack her father’s portmanteau.
