used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
placed crosswise
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
DISCIPLINEnounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
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doll-carrying
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From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
to or in any or all places
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
ficus-covered
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From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
Greenways
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
not accessible to view
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
hoop-bowling
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From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
Kinross
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From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
mountain'snounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
not any; not one
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
by chance
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Anna appeared and seemed to hesitate about asking her in.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
skippingverbUS /ˈskɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
a special situation
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
tricyclenounUS /ˈtrɪsɪkəl/
a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She crossed the verandah and rang the bell; the door was closed--a most unusual thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She leaned her bicycle against a ficus-covered post and crossed the verandah, a little surprised at the silence, for she was accustomed on her morning visits to being run into by Max on the red tricycle and to find little girls everywhere swinging, skipping, hoop-bowling, or doll-carrying.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Kinross rode briskly up the drive, perhaps an hour later, she had no suspicion that so truly shocking an occurrence had befallen the sunny place.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE That is why "Greenways" should have hidden its shamed head in one of the mountain's tender mists instead of gaily smiling out at the world that morning.
