used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
(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 was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
in addition
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
Arden
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From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
Ardens
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From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
BROWNIEnounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet Edred did it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
eavesdroppingverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Edred
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From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
Elfrida
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From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
divisible by two
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
how
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From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
and nothing more
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Nithsdale
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From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
not any; not one
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
Parados
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From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Parrot-nose
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
by chance
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Richard
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From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
tale-bearing
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From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
a special situation
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was very little time in which to get even with any one, and, of course, getting even with people is not really at all a proper thing to do.
a Caucasian
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
which person or people
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will remember that Master Parados was the Ardens’ tutor in the time of King James I., and that it was through his eavesdropping and tale-bearing that Edred and Elfrida were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Edred had got Elfrida out of the Tower just as Lady Nithsdale got her lord out, and now he and she and Cousin Richard were at Arden House, in Soho, and the old nurse, who was also, astonishingly, the old witch, had said that there was no time to be lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Edred did it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHITE WINGS AND A BROWNIE Perhaps I had better begin this chapter by telling you exactly how Edred “got even with old Parrot-nose,” as he put it.
