used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
any thing at all
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
childhood's
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From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
the act of giving
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
only a very short time before
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
and nothing more
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
Praile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
Ripwinkley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
Sulie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
carry out
From this reading If somebody would only take her, as people were very ready to take--away to happy, simple, comfortable country homes, for mere childhood's sake--the round, rosy, strong, and physically perfect ones!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
precisely as stated
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Exactly what, if anything, it would be right to undertake in this, was matter for careful and anxious reflection.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The resources of the Home were not very large; there were painful cases pressing their claims continually, as fast as a little place was vacated it could be filled; was wanted, ten times over; and Sulie Praile had been there a good while.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In one way, it would hardly be so much a giving as a taking, to receive her in.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was care to assume, the continuance of care to promise or imply; the possibility of conflicting plans in much that might be right and desirable that Mrs. Ripwinkley should do for her own.
