used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rosanna commenced to tell Helen about herself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
comfyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfi/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rosanna commenced to tell Helen about herself.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
at any time
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
a young female
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rosanna commenced to tell Helen about herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
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 She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
Rosanna
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From this reading Rosanna commenced to tell Helen about herself.
Rosanna's
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From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
express in words
From this reading Rosanna commenced to tell Helen about herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told much more than she intended, and by the time she had finished, Helen knew more about her new friend than Rosanna's own grandmother had ever guessed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A big grass rug was spread there, and there was a little porch swing and a wicker table.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
in or at the place that
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen herself was a very happy, busy little girl, with wise and loving parents.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading After Helen had looked the wonderful kitchen over to her heart's content, the children went back to the pretty living-room, where they examined the books in the little bookcase, and then each carrying a comfy wicker chair, went out on the wide porch.
