used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
a line of approach
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the literary culture
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
and nothing more
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
in or at or to some place
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "ONLY MISS TERRY COME BACK TO US!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading More cries followed, astonished, admiring, and then a sound from a little distance of wild, shrill cheering began to come nearer.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Madam and Nurse Nancy stood up and hurried to a window overlooking the drive in front of the house, and then to another through which they could see the avenue approaching it.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A shout from somewhere below the windows interrupted her, a shout so unusual and peculiar that Madam and Nurse Nancy were silenced, and sat listening and looking at one another.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," continued Madam; "from what the good schoolmistress has written to me, and from the child's own letters, I am hoping to find my granddaughter grown into quite a gentle little lady."
