used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
(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 She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
in addition
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
for the reason that
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
distantlyadverb
from or at a distance
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
a young female
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
and nothing more
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
the force of workers available
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
not one, and not any
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
on the contrary
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
an educational institution
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
sunburnedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At school she had been three times in love with men seen distantly in church or street, but these had all gone blindly by, and were probably fools.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
precisely as stated
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Burrows girl was sitting on a soap box outside the Throne cabin.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew she was ruddy, sunburned, and freckled; she also knew that the effect was rather becoming, that week by week her dainty beauty was budding steadily with considerable prospect of real loveliness,--all of which gave very good cause for contentment.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Supper was over, the dishes were just washed up, her uncle sat within reading a book of mathematics, so the Burrows girl could enjoy the cool solitude of the hills watching the afterglow.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As yet man had not appeared in her paradise, because so far a month's observation had convinced her that none of the neighbouring prospectors were sufficiently young to count.
