used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
It's
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From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
in the recent past
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
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 THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon was ready.
Marjorie
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From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
coated with paint
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
on the contrary
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Luncheon was ready.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Everything is so different," she sighed, as she climbed the steps she had so lately descended.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
three-story
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From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Luncheon was ready.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
which person or people
From this reading THE GIRL WHO LOOKED LIKE MARY "It's rather nice to have so much room, but I know I shall never feel quite at home here," murmured Marjorie Dean, under her breath, as she came slowly down the steps of her new home and paused for a moment in the middle of the stone walk which led to the street.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Her mother's sudden appearance at the window caused Marjorie to retrace her steps.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Her wistful glance strayed over the stretch of lawn, still green, then turned to rest on the house, a comfortable three-story structure of wood, painted dark green, with lighter green trimmings.
