used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
(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 Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
Dene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
a social unit living together
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
Julia
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From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
Marksby
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From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
Maudie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
and nothing more
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then after six o'clock; in fact, it was fast approaching the hour of seven.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell, she was a little shy of facing her family in her new guise.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now it happened that Julia had been off on an expedition to town with one of the Marksby girls, and had only arrived home about ten minutes previously, and being tired had gone into the pleasant sitting-room which she and Maudie had hitherto shared between them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading POOR MOTHER I think that nothing in the world shows truer affection than that curious resentment against any change in the appearance of those we love.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Regina, all unconscious of the gossip that with her for its central figure was floating about the Park, went slowly down the road in the direction of Ye Dene.
