used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
Anstice
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From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
drawing-room
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From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
Georgie
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From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
Josie
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From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
Ruffie
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From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
Ruffie's
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From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading The other was that Josie shared Ruffie's love for music, and that Georgie was a rapacious reader.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She took them into the drawing-room, and taught them songs, played dance music; and lastly told them thrilling stories of adventure and travel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After tea in the afternoon, she gave herself up to the children for an hour.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was that Ruffie possessed real talent in drawing, was fond of music, and had a most beautiful little voice in singing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE FIRST SUNDAY WITHIN the next few days, Anstice made some discoveries.
