used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "CONTINUAL READER."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
(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 She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
china-painting
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From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
CONTINUALadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading A "CONTINUAL READER."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
at any time
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
NeatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
with low volume
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A "CONTINUAL READER."
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
and nothing more
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
carry out
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
precisely as stated
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact was, Primrose wanted to be alone--she wanted to think out a problem.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She went out all alone, for by this time London streets and London ways were familiar to her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days after the girls were comfortably settled in their new quarters Primrose went out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neatly and very quietly dressed, with the usual serene light on her sweet face, and that dignity about her whole bearing which prevented any one from ever being rude to her, she went, not to her china-painting as usual, but simply to take exercise in the London streets.
