used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
(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 Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
Cicely
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From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
EnigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
it's
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From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
Nora
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From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
ProctornounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
ransackedadjectiveUS /ˈrænsækt/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
an educational institution
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It means looking through such a heap of books, and then copying out the pieces so neatly afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I think it's too much bother," said Nora Proctor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Both Lindsay and Cicely were anxious to try, and ransacked all the volumes of poetry they could get hold of for suitable extracts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Enigma Though most of the delights of the summer term at the Manor consisted of outdoor amusements, other interests were not entirely lacking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In a magazine which Miss Russell took in for the school library there was an announcement of a competition which offered a prize to children under thirteen for the largest number of poetical quotations descriptive of wild flowers.
