used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Green smiled indulgently as she closed her book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
Betty
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From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Green smiled indulgently as she closed her book.
the act of breaking something
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Miss Green smiled indulgently as she closed her book.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
Edith
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From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
EDITH'S
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From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
far-away
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From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading Miss Green smiled indulgently as she closed her book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
immediately past
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
for more time
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
a particular point in time
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
arrange in a container
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Miss Green smiled indulgently as she closed her book.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
tea-things
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From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
THAMESnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Which king came after Henry III., in that far-away time, seemed a small matter compared to the outing which she and her governess had planned to enjoy on the river that lovely afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It does seem a shame to remain indoors a moment longer than one can help such a day as this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
hard to endure
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EDITH'S HOME ON THE THAMES "NOW it is really time to get ready, is it not, Miss Green?" exclaimed Edith, looking up at the clock for the twentieth time during the last half-hour, and breaking off in the middle of the list of English kings and queens which she was trying to commit to memory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, I will see Betty about the tea-things and pack them in the basket while you are getting ready."
