used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
(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 They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
in addition
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
on or to one side
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
drawing-room
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From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
to come or go into
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
to an extreme degree
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
Madge
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From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
not one, and not any
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
school-room
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From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
carry out
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITORS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
hard to endure
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
precisely as stated
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE VISITORS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were far quicker than usual in carrying out Miss Thompson's directions and preparing themselves for tea.
which person or people
From this reading They were exceedingly curious to see the visitors, who, contrary to all custom, seemed to have been shown into the school-room instead of the drawing-room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet they were also a little shy, so that there was none of the usual crowding at the doorway in trying who should enter first.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger ones very contentedly stood aside and allowed Madge to take the lead without a murmur.
