used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
carolsnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
the act of consuming food
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
Larkland
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From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
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 But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
LOWRYnounUS /ˈlaʊri/
English painter (1887-1976)
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
Lowry's
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From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
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 Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
Merrylips
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From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
not any; not one
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
plum-pudding
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From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
up to a particular time
From this reading But at least she did know that on Christmas Day she had nothing better than stewed mutton for dinner, and she was given extra tasks that kept her busy till nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mistress Lowry said that to keep Christmas was to bow the knee to Baal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
Walsover
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From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Merrylips did not know what that meant, though she thought it had a sinful sound.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Indeed Merrylips had so many tasks, while she was under Mistress Lowry's care, that she looked back on her life at Walsover as one long holiday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE COMING OF HERBERT LOWRY There was no singing of carols nor eating of plum-pudding and mince pies at Larkland that Christmas, you may be sure.
