used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
in actual fact
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading '"CAMILLA" AND "MARGARET," YES.'
any thing at all
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
CAMILLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '"CAMILLA" AND "MARGARET," YES.'
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
set up or found
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
the literary culture
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
engage in
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
MARGARET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '"CAMILLA" AND "MARGARET," YES.'
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
Mildmay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
Mildmay's
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From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
Redbreastnoun
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
express in words
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
refrain from harming
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
make square
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And both Lady Myrtle and the children found it difficult to give their attention to anything but the absorbing subject of Mrs Mildmay's return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And in response to a pressing invitation from the old lady, Miss Mildmay actually managed to spare or make time to come out to Robin Redbreast to 'spend the day'--that is to say, three or four hours of it, so that she and Lady Myrtle might have a talk about the plans under discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day chosen was the one in which Frances and Eugene were to return to Market Square Place.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There was a great writing of letters during the next day or two at Robin Redbreast.
an affirmative
From this reading '"CAMILLA" AND "MARGARET," YES.'
