used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
(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 "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
react verbally
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
art-studies
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From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
Brentburn
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From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
Cicely
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From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
not accessible to view
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
one or the other of two
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
the act of departing
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
Jane
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From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
the act of departing
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
Mab
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From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
Maydew
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From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading REALITY.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
in the near future
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
not in physical motion
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
precisely as stated
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
at the time that
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
in or to any place at all
From this reading "If you want to spend a few days anywhere between leaving Brentburn and going to the new place, wherever that may be, you must come here--babies and all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aunt Jane declared that she would receive Mab with great delight, and do everything that could be done to further her art-studies, which, as the British Museum was near, and "a very good artist" lived next door to Miss Maydew, seemed likely to be something worth while.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Cicely wrote her letter to her aunt that evening, dropping some tears over it when Mab was not by to see; and almost as soon as it was possible she had a very kind answer, granting her request, and more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She shall be to me like my own child; though I have never concealed from either of you that you, Cicely, are my pet," wrote Miss Maydew; and she added a still more liberal invitation.
