used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
betokening
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From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
children's
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From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
a young female
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
LENTnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
Maizie
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From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
on one occasion
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
Procter
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From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
Suzanna
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From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
Suzanna's
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From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
express in words
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the dining-room, Suzanna leading a small stranger by the hand, Maizie and Peter behind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
at the time that
From this reading A LENT MOTHER Mrs. Procter was in the dining-room arranging the shelves of her small sideboard when she heard sounds betokening the children's return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Procter looked questioningly at Daphne, who stood close to Suzanna's protecting arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Stay with Maizie a moment, Daphne," said Suzanna, "while I tell my mother something."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mother," began Suzanna at once, "David, the gardener, took the dog and we brought this little girl home to see you."
