personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
(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 At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
have
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
Bunny's
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From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
divisible by two
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
Kerr
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From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
MamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading QUIET TIMES.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
in the near future
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
Sophie
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From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading This made Bunny more thoughtful, and she soon learned to check her outbreaks of temper and to keep out of mischief.
thrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading QUIET TIMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
hard to endure
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
at the time that
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading At all events she had been trying to be good, and when she failed, or forgot her good resolutions she was so willing to confess her faults, and was so truly sorry for them, that Miss Kerr and Mama, and even Sophie, were always ready to forgive her.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Miss Kerr had quite won Bunny's heart by her constant love and gentleness, so that the child could not bear to give her pain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is to be hoped that you see some improvement in Bunny's behaviour since you first made her acquaintance, though she was very naughty on the day when the poor thrush was killed.
