used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
for the reason that
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
the act of burning something
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
carefully weighed
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
DADDY'SnounUS /ˈdædiz/
possessive form of “daddy” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
a social unit living together
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
obtain
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
a young female
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
the act of departing
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
engage in
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
approval to do something
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
pricksnounUS /prɪks/
plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
rejuvenationnounUS /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/
the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
having come into contact
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
under normal conditions
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fortunate for Regina that she had been in the past accustomed to live her life a good deal to herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
Whittaker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
which person or people
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I have known young girls who considered surveillance to be what they indignantly termed espionage, and I have known much heart burning, much kicking against the pricks from the girls of the family because they were not, like their brothers, free as the wind, to go where they listed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading DADDY'S HEART I wonder is there a woman in the world who is not touched by a gift of beautiful furs?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An ordinary wife and mother who started out on a scheme of rejuvenation as elaborate as that of Mrs. Whittaker's would find it extremely difficult to account for the hours which she would have to spend outside her own house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The ordinary young girl in decent society usually has to explain to her mother what she has done with her day, sometimes what she is going to do, and must generally gain permission for any expedition which she desires to make.
