used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
set up or found
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
Iredell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
Quilipeak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
express in words
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
precisely as stated
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
look attentively
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Established fairly in that great Quilipeak hotel, Faith found her way of life very pleasant.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Linden declared that for her part she was sorry it was so near done,--what Faith thought about it she did not say.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Meantime, June was using her rosy wings day by day, and in another week Mr. Linden might be looked for.
witchingnounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
the use or practice of witchcraft
From this reading A pretty sight!--for some of _the_ work had been brought along,--fast getting finished now, under the witching of "sweet counsel."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Iredell was much in her own room, coming out now and then for a while to watch the two young things at their work.
