used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
(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 YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
Barton
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From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
befriendedverbUS /bɪˈfrendɪd/
past form of “befriend” — become friends with
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
Deepdale
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From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a female domestic
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
come together
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
on the contrary
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
get by special effort
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As soon as it was settled that Isabella Weeks was to return to the city, there to occupy a small apartment until she should secure a more suitable home, the girls lost all interest in their camp.
at the time that
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed incredible to them that their Old Maid of the Mountains whom they had befriended out of pity should turn out to be the heroine of such a genuine romance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had about decided to return to Deepdale with the old lady when the latter herself settled the question for them.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG HEARTS Never before in all their rather adventurous lives had the Outdoor Girls been so thrilled.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading As for the little old lady herself, she professed an eager desire to get back to the city, and although she gave as her reason a natural wish to have legal matters in regard to her dead brother’s will settled, the girls knew that in reality she was hoping to meet James Barton, the wronged lover, of her younger days.
