used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
the state of being absent
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
Allan
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From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
angrieradjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡriər/
comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
any thing at all
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
CANNOT
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From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
don't
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From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
at any time
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
how
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From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
IMPAIRverbUS /ˌɪmˈper/
make worse or less effective
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
a particular point in time
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
Mornington
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From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
express in words
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Auntie, how can you say anything so horrid?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
Suzette
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From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
Suzie
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From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
up to a particular time
From this reading Suzette looked angrier than her aunt had ever seen her look till this moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "CHANCE CANNOT CHANGE MY LOVE, NOR TIME IMPAIR."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
at the time that
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suzette endured her lover's absence with a philosophical cheerfulness which somewhat surprised her aunt.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Upon my word, Suzie, I am half inclined to think that you don't care a straw for Allan," Mrs. Mornington exclaimed one day, when her niece came singing across the wintry lawn, crisp under her footsteps after the morning frost.
