used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
(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 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading 'There was no question of enjoyment.
FADEverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
Fellside
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From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
Fräulein
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From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
GrandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
and nothing more
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
Lesbia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
Müller
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From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
not any; not one
From this reading 'There was no question of enjoyment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
coated with paint
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading 'There was no question of enjoyment.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
revivifying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
SINCEprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Fräulein Müller and her charge returned from St. Bees after a sojourn of about three weeks upon that quiet shore: but Lady Lesbia did not appear to be improved in health or spirits by the revivifying breezes of the ocean.
(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 Grandmother took it into her head that I was looking ill, and sent me to the sea; but I should have been just as well at Fellside.'
at the time that
From this reading 'It is a dull, horrid place, and I was bored to death there!' she said, when Mary asked how she had enjoyed herself.
