used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
(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 Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
in addition
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELSIE AND THE BROWN BIBLE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading ELSIE AND THE BROWN BIBLE.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading ELSIE AND THE BROWN BIBLE.
child-spirit
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From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
ELSIE
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From this reading ELSIE AND THE BROWN BIBLE.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
Frida
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From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
the sound of laughing
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
others
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From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
unusual or striking
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELSIE AND THE BROWN BIBLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frida, as time went on, was growing hardy and strong in the bracing Forest air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
a late time of life
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
but in spite of that
From this reading Every kindness was lavished on her, and the child-spirit had asserted itself, and though often tears would fill her eyes as something or other reminded her vividly of the past, yet her merry laughter was often heard as she played with Hans in the woods.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet through all her glee there was at times a seriousness of mind remarkable in one so young, also a power of observation as regarded others not often noticeable in one of her years.
