used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
put or send forth
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
Dene
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From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
DINNERSnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading For Maudie got engaged to be married.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For Maudie got engaged to be married.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
of the present time and place
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
Ingleside
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From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
Julia
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From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
and nothing more
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
go away from a place
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
Marksby
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From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
joined in matrimony
From this reading For Maudie got engaged to be married.
Maudie
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From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
and nothing more
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
others
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From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
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 Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
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 I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
TWOPENNYadjective
of trifling worth
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
unoriginaladjective
not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TWOPENNY DINNERS Possession to some natures seems always to demand value in what is possessed; to others it has exactly the opposite effect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have spoken earlier in this story of a house in the immediate neighborhood of Ye Dene which was called Ingleside, and I have just mentioned a family of the name of Marksby.
Whittakers
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From this reading But the Whittakers did not leave the Park just then, for it was only a few days after the conversation between the two girls on the subject of removal, that quiet, unoriginal Maudie cast a veritable bombshell into the family circle.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Julia duly implanted in her parents' minds the preliminary idea that a change from Ye Dene might be desirable.
