used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a dreadful wet afternoon!
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading What a dreadful wet afternoon!
(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 Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
any thing at all
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
dog-cart
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From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading What a dreadful wet afternoon!
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
else
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From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
at any time
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
gablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
come together
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
not any; not one
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
be seated
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
be standing; be upright
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
not in physical motion
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
to-day
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From this reading It is so particularly tiresome, as their father is expected home to-day, and had promised the two little brothers that they should come and meet him at the station.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
precisely as stated
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
Virginie
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From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
Wareham
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From this reading Ever since the nursery dinner has the rain come pouring down all over the fields and meadows, the lawns and gardens, the roofs and gables of old Wareham Abbey, in the county of Sussex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading What a dreadful wet afternoon!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a dreadful wet afternoon!
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
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 Ever since the cloth was cleared away have two little curly heads been pressed close together at the nursery window, and two pair of eager eyes been watching the clouds and sky.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There would be no room for Virginie in the dog-cart, and so, if they promised to sit very still, and not stand on the wheel to get in, or jump out before the carriage had stopped, or do anything else equally extraordinary, they were to have been trusted to old Peter, the coachman, and what fun _that_ would have been!
