used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
GODFATHERnounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/
any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
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From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
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 Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
with speed
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Lucia had seen that same bed many times before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had belonged to the old Mother Superior of the convent, and many a bright morning she had seen it out in the garden as she sat at her desk in the schoolroom above.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FAIRY GODFATHER Lucia turned and looked up quickly.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was startled and not a little embarrassed at having her confidence overheard.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Through the door that led from the ward the American was pushing a bed on wheels.
