used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
cooper'snounUS /ˈkuːpərz/
possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading "It is Ida," said the cooper's wife.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
dearly loved
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is Ida," said the cooper's wife.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is Ida," said the cooper's wife.
an educational institution
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY Later in the day, Ida returned from school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ida looked from one to the other in silent bewilderment.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She bounded into the room, as usual, but stopped short in some confusion, on seeing a stranger.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "It is Ida," said the cooper's wife.
wreathed
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From this reading "Is this my own dear child, over whose infancy I watched so tenderly?" exclaimed the nurse, rising, her harsh features wreathed into a smile.
