used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
in the past
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
FLITTINGverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
usually; as a rule
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
and nothing more
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
Lacey's
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From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
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 Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
Martha's
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From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FLITTING On an orthodox June morning, rare and radiant, but verging on a heat which increased Miss Lacey's appreciation of her happy destiny, she turned the key of her house.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Nothing portable of any value was left for a marauding hand, and, moreover, the neighbors on both sides always willingly kept an eye on Miss Martha's interests.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They rejoiced generously in that summer work of hers, which she assured them was just play.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Her carpets were rolled up, and her curtains rolled down; her thin, worn, solid silver was packed in a neighboring attic.
a late time of life
From this reading One summer, several years ago, it had been generally known among Miss Lacey's friends that she had been ailing for some time.
