used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
(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 And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
a small house with a single story
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
drinkernounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/
a person who drinks liquids
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
every person
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
a social unit living together
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading JIM GETS WORK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
hardworkingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
JIM
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From this reading JIM GETS WORK.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
Lethbridge
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From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
march in a procession
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
new-comers
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From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
and nothing more
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
poachingnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/
cooking in simmering liquid
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
by chance
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — 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 Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And by the time the June roses bloomed around its walls, the villagers had lost all curiosity about the new-comers, for the simple reason that they knew all there was to know about them.
at the time that
From this reading IT had been March when the Lethbridge family arrived at Rose Cottage.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The mother was a quiet, hardworking woman everyone agreed, and did the best she possibly could for her home; whereas the father was a drinker, and it was a wonder, everyone said, that Mr. Talbot retained him in his service.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JIM GETS WORK.
but in spite of that
From this reading Then people began to whisper that James Lethbridge did a little night poaching by setting wires for rabbits—but that was only a whisper as yet.
