used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
AlcottnounUS /ˈælkɑːt/
United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888)
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
Amy
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From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
GIRLHOODnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
Louisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
Louisa's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
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 GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
march in a procession
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
Pratt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
that is looked for
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In Concord, Anna met John Pratt, and the first love story in "Little Women" is Anna's life romance.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
WOMANHOODnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading GIRLHOOD AND WOMANHOOD FAMILIAR to every reader of "Little Women" is the March family's quaint brown house with its many windows, its old-fashioned garden, its homely, homelike air, its unfailing hospitality.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There little Beth passed from the material to the spiritual life, and Amy first developed the artistic talents which later caused her work to be sought for by art museums and private collectors.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Many of Louisa's books were written there; "Little Women" was lived there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This home, as described by Louisa M. Alcott, is a picture of the Alcott home at Concord, the scene of the girlhood and young womanhood of the Alcott children.
