adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
Dowson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
lookersnounUS /ˈlʊkərz/
plural of “looker” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It always seems incredibly rapid to lookers on, after thirteen.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
Vallé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mademoiselle Vallé and Dowson together realized that after this the growing up process was more rapid.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading But these two watchers felt that, in Robin’s case, it seemed unusually so.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Robin had always been interested in her studies and clever at them, but, suddenly, she developed a new concentration and it was of an order which her governess felt denoted the secret holding of some object in view.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She devoted herself to her lessons with a quality of determination which was new.
