used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here they are!" she exclaimed.
Betty
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From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
lacking funds
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
Eiranoun
a genus of Mustelidae
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Here they are!" she exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here they are!" she exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
Littlewood
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From this reading Mr Littlewood smiled.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Littlewood smiled.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
not any; not one
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they are!" she exclaimed.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr Littlewood smiled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they are!" she exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
in the direction of
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was fortunate that only Frances was near enough to him to perceive it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
at the time that
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Help me to get them out, Eira;" which Eira did so effectually that there was no occasion for the young man's offered help.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He was turning towards the hedges where the two younger girls were still poking about, when a joyful cry from Betty broke the momentary silence.
