used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
Elvira
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
witty remark
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She always spoke of the three ladies in the following order, Miss Harvey, Elvira, and Miss Winifred.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
precisely as stated
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRIENDLY HOUSE Sally was sure she liked houses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
in or at the place that
From this reading She liked the house where her new friends lived from the very start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A corner under a piazza where the rain could come through the cracks in the boards overhead had never seemed her idea of what a home should be, nor did she care to spend most of her time out-of-doors looking for food which was hard to find.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
Winifred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So she settled down quite contentedly, and it did not trouble her that, while Elvira and Miss Winifred were in New Hampshire, Miss Harvey kept her and Oxford Gray, Junior, in the house.
