used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
(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 THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
bewitchmentnoun
a magical spell
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
a young person of either sex
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
dearly loved
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
far-reaching
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From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
Ingleside
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From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
Slipside
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From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
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 Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her delight, her admiration, her dream by day and her dream by night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
wide-spreading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With its wide-spreading mansion, its far-reaching plantation that was, after all, but a short run for an agile child from Slipside Row.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE GREAT HOUSE Of all things lovely and full of fascination in Sally's little narrow world, everything in and about Ingleside stood far and away the highest in her eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Sally known the meaning of such a word as "romance," which is a sweet and wonderful story, or happening, or dream, she would have known that the chief bewitchment of her life sprang from the dear romance that to her fancy was all about fair Ingleside.
