used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any new girls?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
caramels
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From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Any new girls?"
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
Lettice
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From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
Madge
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From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
Maisie
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From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
Maisie's
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From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Any new girls?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
an educational institution
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
SummersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
Talbot'snounUS /ˈtælbəts/
possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
the act of using
From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
What's
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From this reading "What's the use of asking me?" she replied.
which person or people
From this reading It was Madge Summers who asked the question, seated on the right-hand corner of Maisie Talbot's bed, munching caramels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very small bed, but at that moment it managed to accommodate no less than seven of Maisie's most particular friends, who were closely watching the progress of her unpacking, and discussing the latest school news, interspersed with remarks on her belongings.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Maisie extricated herself from the depths of her box, and handed a pile of stockings to Lettice, her younger sister.
