used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
(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 Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
enamelling
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From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
Fanny's
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From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
home-coming
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From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
Se'noks
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From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
teenyadjectiveUS /ˈtiːni/
(used informally) very small
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Winchelsea answered in her best style, gently poking fun at Fanny's arrangements, and hoping intensely that Mr. Se'noks might see the letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Am busy enamelling a cosy corner," said Fanny, sprawling to the end of her third sheet, "so excuse more."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had been in Rome at Easter, and Fanny was married in the August vacation.
weenyadjectiveUS /ˈwiːni/
(used informally) very small
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
Winchelsea
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From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
Winchelsea's
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From this reading Mr. Se'noks was now beginning to assume a refinement in Miss Winchelsea's memory out of all proportion to the facts of the case, and she tried in vain to imagine his cultured greatness in a "teeny weeny" little house.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote a garrulous letter to Miss Winchelsea, describing her home-coming and the astonishing arrangements of their "teeny, weeny" little house.
