used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
albumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
(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 "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
book-back
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From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
common-sense
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From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
deem to be
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
dinner-table
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From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
divisible by two
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
fadsnounUS /fædz/
plural of “fad” — an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
a social unit living together
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
the state of being honored
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
it's
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From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
Lesbia
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From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
not any; not one
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
Patterson
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From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
Pattersons
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From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
on the contrary
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received no inspiration or even particular encouragement from the Pattersons.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
carry out
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
push forcefully
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a family they were intellectual but not in the least artistic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Pilgrims' Inn Chambers Rather overwhelmed by the honour thrust on her unaccustomed shoulders, but buoyed up by the importance of it, Lesbia set to work to consider the question of a book-back worthy of the form scrap album.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Patterson frowned slightly when her young cousin, bubbling over with elation, mentioned the matter at the dinner-table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well now, Lesbia," she began, in her deep common-sense tone of voice, "it's all very well to take up these fads, but what about your lessons?
