used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
in addition
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
KipnounUS /kɪp/
sleep
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
march in a procession
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading And he had also added, uninvited, several soldiers from the small force at his disposal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks later Mrs. Kip gave an afternoon party for the Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Kip was sure that these soldiers were present "merely for form."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mrs. Kip had invited the whole band, but the captain had sent only a carefully selected half-dozen in charge of the interpreter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Captain March had not been struck by her idea that the sight of "a lady's quiet home" would have a soothing effect upon these children of the plains.
