used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
(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 too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
for the reason that
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
a young person of either sex
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
clothing in general
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
DisguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
Dorcas
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From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
Dorcas's
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From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
being one more than seven
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
floppedverbUS /flɑːpt/
inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
Lizzie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
make reference to
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
do one's shopping
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
in the near future
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
carry out
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Disguised in these, she was to be smuggled away on a night train to prevent her being discovered and taken back to the asylum.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Generous Mrs. Collins insisted on slipping into Miss Dorcas's trunk a liberal supply of Lizzie's clothes, and she gave Anne one of Lizzie's best frocks to travel in and a muslin hat that flopped over her face.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All too soon for Anne, came the day that was to take her to the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the more concerned about the matter because Mr. Collins heard at the blacksmith shop new inquiries about the lost child.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Dorcas charged Charity and Richard, who trudged the long eight miles to visit their "precious baby child," not to mention having seen Anne.
