used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
(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 I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
Bantling
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From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And not only did the pathos of Henrietta move me.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
at any time
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
a young female
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
Henrietta
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From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
the state of being honored
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
idioticallyadverbUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪkli/
in an idiotic manner
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
loveliest
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From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
a particular point in time
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And not only did the pathos of Henrietta move me.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And not only did the pathos of Henrietta move me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
and nothing more
From this reading And not only did the pathos of Henrietta move me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading And not only did the pathos of Henrietta move me.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
realising
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From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
Stackpole
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From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Could Henrietta have read my heart at that moment she might have made a Bantling out of me before I knew what she was up to.
belonging to which person
From this reading I was jealous for the honour of my chosen city, whose peerless charms I have been ready ever to maintain against any champion and all.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The idea of this poor girl so realising the dream of her childhood--of her stumbling blind into the loveliest city in the world, and falling among thieves, and miraculously escaping everything that there was of enchantment--moved me idiotically.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Miss Stackpole,” I cried, “you have been unlucky!
