used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
equally
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
(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 English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
dismounted
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From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
flaxen-haired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
made afraid
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
Pitt'snounUS /pɪts/
possessive form of “pitt” — a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
rectories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A little flaxen-haired child ran out curiously at the sound of the knock, and then, frightened, scampered away to call her mother.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
precisely as stated
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
vine-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
at the time that
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Pitt herself dismounted and stepped up to the door, which stood hospitably open.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Mrs. Pitt, of course, wanted some tea, so about four o'clock they stopped at a clean little cottage, near a stretch of woodland.
an affirmative
From this reading When Betty asked if it was in a church "like this" that Mrs. Pitt's father preached, and if her former home resembled the particular rectory they then chanced to be passing, Mrs. Pitt replied, "Yes, my home was somewhat like this one.
but in spite of that
From this reading All English country churches and rectories look very much alike,--that is, almost all are vine-covered, and very old and quaint--yet, I think each has its own very distinct individuality, too."
