used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
ASSERTSverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a youthful male person
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
Budge's
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From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
Chistopher
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From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
Christopher'snounUS /ˈkrɪstəfərz/
possessive form of “christopher” — Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
crumbnounUS /krʌm/
a very small quantity of something
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
let fall to the ground
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
Forsyth
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From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
a young female
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
Gordon
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From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
heartbreakingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtbreɪkɪŋ/
causing or marked by grief or anguish
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
how
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From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
lad's
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From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
Percival
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From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
ROBINnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
an educational institution
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But a girl--how would she look sitting at Master Christopher's desk, in his chair!
in the near future
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
Third'snounUS /θɜːrdz/
possessive form of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
Tubbs
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From this reading ROBIN ASSERTS HERSELF The coming of Percival Tubbs to Gray Manor added the one sweet drop to poor Mrs. Budge's cup of bitterness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
at the time that
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
which person or people
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _He_ would see how ridiculous it was to have a Forsyth girl, anyway, and especially a girl who limped around the house like a scared rabbit, afraid to ask for a crumb.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though he brought vividly back heartbreaking memories of young Chistopher the Third's school days, when she had waited each day for the lad's boisterous charge upon the kitchen after the "bite" which was his and her little secret, she hoped to find in him an ally.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading If this Gordon had been a boy, as they had planned, another comely, happy youth, why, she could have soon learned to love him.
