used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
anew
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
Boscombe
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From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children found her a pleasant companion.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The children found her a pleasant companion.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
set up or found
From this reading The children found her a pleasant companion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
not in action or at work
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
JENKINS
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From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
MURIEL
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From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
as might be expected
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The children found her a pleasant companion.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
remonstrated
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From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A faint colour came to her cheeks, her smile was less sad, and her naturally brave heart took courage again.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT SURPRISE FOR MURIEL WAKE MOLLY JENKINS had not been many days at Boscombe before a decided change for the better was apparent in her appearance and spirits.
at the time that
From this reading "I feel happier when I am employed," she told them, when they remonstrated with her for not taking complete rest; and so they allowed her to do as she pleased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They spent many hours of the day in hovering around her as she sat on the sands, sometimes idle, but oftener with her work on her knee.
