aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Ralph Fenton was absent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
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 "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
Fenton
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From this reading Ralph Fenton was absent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
house-party
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From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
Kitty's
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From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
immediately past
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Fenton was absent.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
hurting
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
St
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From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
not in physical motion
From this reading But she still felt somewhat stiff and sore after the knocking about of the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At dinner she was astonished to find that the house-party had decreased by one.
Wennys
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From this reading "He left for town this morning, by the early train from St. Wennys Halt," explained Kitty.
which person or people
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOING WITH THE TIDE As Nan, who had reluctantly complied with Kitty's stern decree that she must rest in bed during the greater part of the following day, at last descended from her room, she discovered, much to her satisfaction, that her ankle had ceased to pain her.
