(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 Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
Fitzhenry's
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From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
the act of departing
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world is too much with us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
joined in matrimony
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The world is too much with us.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
not any; not one
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
held or filled or in use
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
only a very short time before
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
express in words
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world is too much with us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The world is too much with us.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world is too much with us.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
Villiers
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From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Ethel never looked at them--her thoughts held no communion with the vulgar routine of life, and she was too much occupied by her studies and reveries to spend any time upon topics so uninteresting as the state of the nation, or the scandal of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry's morning task was to read the newspapers--the only intercourse she held with the world, and all her knowledge of it, was derived from these daily sheets.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
which person or people
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The world is too much with us.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading One morning, while she was painting, her aunt observed, in her usual tone of voice, scarce lifting her eyes from the paper, "Mr. Villiers did not tell us this--he is going to be married; I wonder who to!"
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading WORDSWORTH.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is too much with us.
