used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
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 ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — 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 "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
any thing at all
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
Bellamy
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From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
make calm or still
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
DelphinounUS /ˈdelfaɪ/
an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
flaccidadjectiveUS /ˈflæksɪd/
drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
a young female
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
highest in quality
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
I'd
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From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
MUMMIESnounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
and nothing more
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Jean often said back home that Kit was such a bunch of fireworks herself, she always needed the background of a calm silent night or a flaccid temperament, to set her off properly.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something good-natured and comfortably serene about Anne that made her companionship a relief from that of the other girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ENTER THE ROYAL MUMMIES Kit deliberately planned her campaign for the following week, and the only girl she took into her confidence was Anne Bellamy.
at the time that
From this reading It had been the greatest relief, somehow, when Anne returned to Delphi for the fall term.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
you're
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From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know, Anne," Kit exclaimed, sinking with a luxurious sigh of content down among the cushions on the broad couch in Anne's room, "I'd give anything, sometimes, if I'd been an only child; of course, you've got a brother, but you're the only girl.
