used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
(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 Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
Clotilda
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From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
divisible by two
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
Kathleen's
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From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
engage in
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
Martha
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From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
Neville
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From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
PHILIPPA
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From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
on the contrary
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
a special situation
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
up to a particular time
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NEWS FROM PHILIPPA. he next two or three days passed most pleasantly.
Ty-gwyn
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From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And Miss Clotilda was so perfectly happy to see them both so bright and well, that she tried to banish all painful thoughts as much as she could.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather, as if to make up for its bad behaviour on the day of their journey, was particularly fine, and the children were out from morning till night.
at the time that
From this reading Still they were _there_; and when the poor lady was alone in her room at night, it was often more than she could do to restrain her tears.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Old Martha thought privately to herself that it was a good thing the neighbours were so kind, for they were even 'better than their word,' in sending all sorts of good things to Ty-gwyn for the Captain's children, as Neville and Kathleen's appetites, thanks to the change of air and the sea breezes, were really rather alarming.
