used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
(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 “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
ARRIVALSnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
demanding attention
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
don't
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From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
a young female
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
Gretta
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From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
intense and profound fear
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
I'm
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From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
It's
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From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
a particular point in time
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
Sybil
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From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
carry out
From this reading “It’s all right, Sybil, don’t take any notice of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
we're
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From this reading NEW ARRIVALS “Oh, I’m so glad we’re off,” said Sybil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Gretta!” exclaimed the surprised child in horror.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then the corners of her own mouth turned down, her eyes opened wider and wider, and in another moment they would certainly have overflowed in sympathy had not the older girl, with a mighty effort, pulled herself together.
a late time of life
From this reading She settled herself more comfortably into a corner of the carriage, then turned to see with amazement that her elder sister was _crying_--crying as though she were twelve years old instead of being fourteen, and a housekeeper at that!
