(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 "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
Annet
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From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Good day!" she nodded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
friendliestadjectiveUS /ˈfrendliəst/
superlative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good day!" she nodded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
How
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From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
of great significance or value
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
LinnetnounUS /ˈlɪnɪt/
small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Good day!" she nodded.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
move upward
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good day!" she nodded.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY FROM THE SEA How it happened the children never precisely knew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But this was certain, that before they could rise and run--and Matthew Henry protested that, for his part, he had never an idea of running--the apparition had stepped down from her pedestal and seated herself among them in the friendliest way.
(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 "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
at the time that
From this reading When they came to compare notes that evening their recollections varied on several important particulars.
you're
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From this reading "Now let me see ... this is Annet, and this is Linnet, and that is Matthew Henry, and I hope you're all uncommonly well."
