used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
BowlesverbUS /boʊlz/
third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading Bowles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
don't
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From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
Fleda
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From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
Fleda's
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From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
ForgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
not accessible to view
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
for more time
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
and nothing more
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
Pritchard
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From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
SingsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
carry out
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
at the time that
From this reading But when Fleda asked to have a carriage ordered to take her to the boat in the morning, the good housekeeper could not hold any longer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading As some lone bird at day's departing hour Sings in the sunbeam of the transient shower, Forgetful though its wings are wet the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Happily possessed with the notion that there was some hidden mystery in Fleda's movements, Mrs. Pritchard said not a word about her having gone out, and only spoke in looks her pain at the imprudence of which she had been guilty.
you're
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From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Miss Fleda," said she with a look of very serious remonstrance,--"I don't know what you're thinking of, but _I_ know you're fixing to kill yourself.
