used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
how long something has existed
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
(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 Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
at or in or to any place
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
every person
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
let have
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
survivals
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From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I know that as a mother I ought not to talk so fondly, but I do believe that they are the most popular girls anywhere."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
that's
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From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They really do admire each other, and that's so rare in sisters nowadays."
They're
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From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
Vibart
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From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And really," she went on in a low voice, "everybody likes them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "They're such affectionate girls," Lady Grant whispered to Mr. Vibart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Grant always implied by her disapproval of the present that she and all to do with her were survivals of the Golden Age.
