used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
Annie
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From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
Brainard
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From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
and nothing more
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
perambulatornoun
a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
cut with a saw
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The tree was secluded from the house by a mass of shrubbery, but was plainly visible from the stables.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The morning after her visit to the Heart of Asia saw her ensconced on a rustic bench under an apple tree on the lawn, the perambulator at her side.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The baby, however, had lost his nurse, and while they were searching a new one Annie volunteered to act as substitute.
which person or people
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
Willowbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Peter accepted the arrival without concern, never dreaming that this young gentleman's presence could in any degree affect his own peace of mind.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading A fourth youngster was spending a few days at Willowbrook--another Brainard, cousin to the three who were already there; but, providentially, he was only thirteen months old, and had not learned to walk.
