used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
anew
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
Cécile
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From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
an established custom
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
haddocknounUS /ˈhædək/
lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
Hermione
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From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
kippersnounUS /ˈkɪpərz/
plural of “kipper” — salted and smoked herring
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
not any; not one
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
Paula
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From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
by chance
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
sea-water
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From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Paula accompanied her, but never Cécile.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This luxurious beauty had no taste for cold and sticky Maine sea-water.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She liked hers warm and fresh, in a tub at about ten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
in or at the place that
From this reading After that, bed again, where she devoured bacon and eggs, coffee, and perhaps kippers or haddock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hermione, that strenuous nymph, was in the habit of early rising for a row in her little skiff, finishing up with a plunge.
