used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
in the past
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
Bound written or printed works.
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BowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
Carroll'snounUS /ˈkærəlz/
possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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children's
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without stop or interruption
From this reading (THE SAME--_continued_.)
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
dearly loved
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
Edith
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Egerton
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Eschwege
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exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
Georgie
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
InterviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
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Isa
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Jane
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Kathleen
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
Matilda
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
on one occasion
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
Plum-Cake
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
Rix
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Identical; not different.
From this reading (THE SAME--_continued_.)
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (THE SAME--_continued_.)
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
not expected or anticipated
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precisely as stated
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
at the time that
From this reading He had very strong ideas on what was or was not suitable in such books, but, when once his somewhat exacting taste was satisfied, he was never tired of recommending a story to his friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
which person or people
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Lewis Carroll's own position as an author did not prevent him from taking a great interest in children's books and their writers.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
a late time of life
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His cousin, Mrs. Egerton Allen, who has herself written several charming tales for young readers, has sent me the following letter which she received from him some years ago:-- Dear Georgie,--_Many_ thanks.
