used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
for the reason that
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
Didn't
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From this reading Didn’t you know he WOULD?” she quavered.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
I'm
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From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
I've
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From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Didn’t you know he WOULD?” she quavered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And I,” Mrs. Brook asked, “am not surprised a bit?
and nothing more
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
prodigynounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
quaveredverbUS /ˈkweɪvərd/
past form of “quaver” — give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
From this reading Didn’t you know he WOULD?” she quavered.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Isn’t it only,” she modestly suggested, “because I’ve taken him in more than you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
someone who visits
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he mentioned it to me I was quite surprised.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
at the time that
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Didn’t you know he WOULD?” she quavered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
You're
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From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re a real prodigy,” her visitor answered, “and your imagination takes its fences in a way that, when I’m out with you, quite puts mine to shame.
