used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
Amanda
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From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
Amanda's
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From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
Elsie
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From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
go across or through
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
in the near future
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
tender-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
a special situation
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
precisely as stated
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only our help could begin as soon as our hindrance does It was certain that Elsie had a very hard and solitary life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Amanda looked at the matron as if she were speaking Greek, and said nothing.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Amanda had selected her from among the girls at "The Home," the motherly matron felt sorry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "She is a tender-hearted little thing, and a kind word goes a great way with Elsie."
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was quite plain that few words, either kind or unkind, would pass Miss Amanda's lips.
