used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
(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 For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
Christmas-time
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From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
else
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From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
GablesnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəlz/
plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
it's
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From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
meself
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From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The child looked at her mistress out of her large, loving eyes, and Mrs. Fleming felt a great pang at parting with her.
Peggy
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From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Christmas-time and the holidays were in full swing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Fleming herself, in consequence, remained at the school during the winter holidays, and poor Peggy looked with longing eyes at her mistress, wishing much that she could stay with her.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Why, thin, it’s meself that would like it,” she said; “ye have done me more good than any one else in all the wide world.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For the time being The Red Gables was closed, the busy hum of young life was silent, although workmen of all sorts and descriptions were busy erecting that new wing which was to accommodate five foundation scholars of the great Howard Trust.
