used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
Agatha
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From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
(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 "Why, she is cold to all the world."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
Dunquerque
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From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
Gilead
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From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked it, Mrs. L'Estrange liked it, and Phillis liked it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
a small worthless amount
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
L'Estrange
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From this reading He liked it, Mrs. L'Estrange liked it, and Phillis liked it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked it, Mrs. L'Estrange liked it, and Phillis liked it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He liked it, Mrs. L'Estrange liked it, and Phillis liked it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
Phillis
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From this reading He liked it, Mrs. L'Estrange liked it, and Phillis liked it.
Phillis's
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From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while Gilead Beck was setting himself to repair in a week the defects of his early education, Jack Dunquerque was spending his days hovering round the light of Phillis's eyes.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Agatha looked with matronly suspicion for indications and proofs of love in her ward's face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why, she is cold to all the world."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The infatuated youth frequented the house as if it was his own.
