used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
(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 movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
in addition
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
any thing at all
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
arm-chair
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From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
chaperoningverbUS /ˈʃæpəroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “chaperone” — accompany as a chaperone
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
without doubt or question
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you hear of me?
dimity-covered
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From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
Friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
a young female
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "How did you hear of me?
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
How
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From this reading "How did you hear of me?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
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 "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
engage in
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How did you hear of me?
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
and nothing more
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
re-entering
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From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
reconnoitred
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From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
self-confidentadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədənt/
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
not in physical motion
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Also, the water is only a point or two above freezing--and as I like boiling--" She threw herself down on the floor by Mrs. Friend's side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
in or at the place that
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
which person or people
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading All her movements had a curious certainty and grace like those of a beautiful animal, but the whole impression of her was still formidable to the gentle creature who was about to undertake what already seemed to her the absurd task of chaperoning anything so independent and self-confident.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "There is only one bathroom in this house, and it is a day's journey to find it," said Helena, re-entering her own bedroom, where she had left Mrs. Friend in a dimity-covered arm-chair by the window, while she reconnoitred.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the girl clearly wished to make friends with her new companion, and began eagerly to ask questions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How did you hear of me?
