used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
in the past
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
in addition
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
at any time
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
apart from; not including
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
Granny's
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From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
not any; not one
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
sitting-room
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From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
carry out
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
Turly
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From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
precisely as stated
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nurse Nancy's room stood between the two pretty little chambers given to the children, and the big day nursery was close by.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
at the time that
From this reading Everything was very nicely arranged for the comfort of the little visitors and for the maintaining of a proper control over them by Madam and Nurse Nancy; Here they were to be safe night and day under the eyes of their elders, except when allowed to go out with proper escort.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
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 There were also guards on all the fires, and an ornamental bar across each window to prevent little rash creatures from throwing themselves out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WET DAY Terry and Turly were snugly lodged on the same flat with Granny's bedroom and sitting-room.
a late time of life
From this reading The gate at the back stairs, which gave on the landing and had been placed there years ago for the protection of little children long since able to take care of themselves, was as strong as ever and shut with as clever a snap, so that there was no danger by that way.
