past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
black-and-whiteadjective
lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
elvishadjective
usually good-naturedly mischievous
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
set up or found
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
incomparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbli/
in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
and nothing more
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
Kirstie
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From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
held dear
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
Miranda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For her the place was not solitary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
go across or through
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For her the place was not solitary.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Her mother loved it for its peace, for its healing; but to the elvish child it had an incomparably deeper and more positive appeal.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading For her the place was not solitary.
steersnounUS /stɪrz/
plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Meanwhile, she had the two steers and the black-and-white cow to talk to.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the very first day of her new life at the clearing, Miranda had found it to her taste.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For her the place was not solitary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her wide eyes saw what Kirstie could not see; and to her the forest edges—which she was not allowed to pass—were full of most satisfying playmates just waiting for her to invite their confidence.
