a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
Aireyholme
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From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
with resolute determination
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
Gwethyn
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From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
Gwethyn's
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From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
Laura
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From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
Laura's
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From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
LilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
monopolizingverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She took complete possession of Gwethyn, driving off the other girls gently but firmly.
practising
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From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
an educational institution
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading Lilac Grange So far Gwethyn's impression of Aireyholme had been largely tinged by the prevailing presence of Laura Browne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
precisely as stated
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
white-hotadjective
intensely zealous or fervid
From this reading The temperature of the friendship might be described--on Laura's side at any rate--as white-hot.
which person or people
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Laura who explained the school rules, and offered advice on the subject of preparation or practising; Laura who walked with her round the garden, introduced her to the library, and showed her the Senior museum.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Laura took her up the very evening she arrived, and had since gushed over her without intermission, monopolizing her almost entirely.
