used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
highly skilled
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
(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 are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
Amrie
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From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
clattered
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From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
handilyadverbUS /ˈhændəli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
how
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From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
engage in
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
others
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From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
with low volume
From this reading Amrie, on the contrary, accomplished every thing so quietly, that she made others feel more at ease, and of course more grateful for all she did for them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SECRET TREASURES.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
a special situation
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
TREASURESnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading SECRET TREASURES.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Amrie knew so well how to make herself at home in the house of John’s parents, that, on the second day, it seemed as though from her childhood she had grown up there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
which person or people
From this reading There are people, who, if they were to do the smallest thing, to fetch a plate or jug, they disturb the thoughts of all who are sitting near; they draw, as it were, all thoughts and glances after them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The old man clattered after her, and observed how handily and neatly she took hold of every thing, and how she finished her work without haste and without rest.
