AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
Amice
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From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
one or the other of two
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
Gertrude
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From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
the act of departing
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
come to pass
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
a social unit living together
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
not any; not one
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading After breakfast, Mother Gertrude requested Amice and myself to help her put in order some tapestry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
to-day
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From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
Twas
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From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
not known
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Mother Gertrude unlocked the door which separates them from the rest of the house and threw it open.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
in or at the place that
From this reading We followed her to the east end of the house, where are certain large apartments which have never been opened in my time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Twas from no good will of mine that I knew it either, for I hate secrets.
but in spite of that
From this reading I HAVE heard some great news to-day, which is yet unknown to most of the household, though they must guess, of course, that something is going to happen, from seeing the preparations that are making.
