used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
(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 RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
any thing at all
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
Bess
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From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
BLOWSnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
CorridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
set up or found
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
a young female
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
Harley
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From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
and nothing more
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
held dear
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
RUMORnounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor did she know anything about the very upsetting letter Nan had received from Scotland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUMOR BLOWS ABOUT Bess Harley was not at all a heartless girl; and she really loved Nan devotedly.
which person or people
From this reading Finding Nan far from gay on this particular evening, and being fond of bustle and excitement herself, Bess deserted Number Seven, Corridor Four, and found amusement in the companionship of other girls who could talk.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But she could not understand just why her chum was so particular in her honorable observance of the sentence of silence.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nan was unhappy; yet she was glad to be left to herself.
