used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
arm-chair
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From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
the two together, not just one
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
greatly pleased
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
dressing-room
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From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
else
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From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
Everard
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From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
Humphrey
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From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
Miles's
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From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening he read a story which greatly delighted both little boys.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Miles's health improved steadily, and in a little while he was allowed to be carried in the afternoon to his father's dressing-room where, nestled in a huge arm-chair, with his father and Humphrey sitting by, he passed some very happy hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was about a wonderful mirror, which had the power of showing to its owner what any of his absent friends might be doing at the moment he was looking into it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes they played games, or else Sir Everard would read out loud from a book of fairy tales he had brought from London.
a late time of life
From this reading It was a pleasant little holiday that Sir Everard spent with his children during the days that followed; and often in after years did he look back upon it with a tender regret.
