used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And now she was to go to school herself.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now she was to go to school herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
Rice'snounUS /ˈraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “rice” — grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
express in words
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
an educational institution
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading That, to Elizabeth, was particularly delightful, for she had a friendly nature, although her lonely life had made her shy with other children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
a special situation
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The summer was over, the Misses Herrick had returned to town, and arrangements had been made for entering Elizabeth at Mrs. Arnold's school.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had often watched girls in the street hurrying along with books under their arms as the clock was about to strike nine, and they always looked so happy, and appeared to have so much to say to one another.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Elizabeth, in the days of Miss Rice's rule, had often thought that the most desirable thing in the world would be to go to school.
