used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
in the past
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
Babs
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From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
Brandon
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From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
Brandon's
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From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
elf-like
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From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
Joskin
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From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
long-lashed
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From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
Millicent
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From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear, however, that above Millicent Brandon’s high spirit hovered the dark shadow which continually haunted her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Tall, slight, a picture of vivid health, she had a charming prettiness of an unusual kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
which person or people
From this reading Even the vicar, who noticed so little, was struck by the force of the contrast between this rich vitality and the broken man whom he had left a moment ago.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Millicent Brandon looked too girlish to be the mother of the two lusty creatures whom she was helping to fit together a picture puzzle which had been spread out on a table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
yellow-headed
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From this reading And in the clear, long-lashed eyes was an eagerness, an intensity of life which the elf-like Babs and the sturdy, yellow-headed Joskin shared with her.
