used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
a female human offspring
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
didn't
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From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
the literary culture
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
no person; not anyone
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE TOWER ROOM.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
express in words
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
have in common
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOWER ROOM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace didn't mind, or if she did, she made light of her sacrifice; but her sisters felt that they ought to help her to privacy.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE TOWER ROOM.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
precisely as stated
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, Grace surely did not have to share a third part of her sisters' room, did she?
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
in or at the place that
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Wainwright had been a good deal disturbed about there being no room for Grace when she came back to Highland, and one would have been fitted up had there been an extra cent in the family exchequer.
produce a literary work
From this reading For nothing is so much prized by most girls as a room of their very own, and a middle daughter, particularly such a middle daughter as Grace Wainwright, has a claim to a foothold--a wee bit place, as the Scotch say--where she can shut herself in, and read her Bible, and say her prayers, and write her letters, and dream her dreams, with nobody by to see.
