used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
highly skilled
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
(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 There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
Amrei
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From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
every person
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
a person who operates a farm
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
how
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From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
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 Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
move upward
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
express in speech
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
a special situation
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
TREASURESnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading How often had the Farmer complained about the fact that, when the salt was wanted, some one always had to rise from the table to get it!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SECRET TREASURES Amrei felt so much at home in the house that, by the second day, she was acting as if she had been brought up there from childhood.
look attentively
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
at the time that
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
which person or people
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are people who, when they go to get the least thing, a plate or a jug, disturb the thoughts of everybody in the room, and seem to drag, so to speak, the attention of all present about with them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old man followed her around and looked on, while she knowingly took things in hand and accomplished them calmly and steadily, without hurrying or resting.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Amrei, on the contrary, knew how to manage and accomplish everything in such a way that it was restful to watch her work, and people were consequently so much the more grateful for everything she did for them.
