used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
bewitchedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪtʃt/
captured, as if under a spell
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
Bonyton
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From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
Higgins
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From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
and nothing more
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
knitting-work
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From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
held up in the air
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
meshverbUS /meʃ/
keep engaged
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
neighborlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
go across or through
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
PerseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
seamnounUS /siːm/
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading “I think our brother John is certainly bewitched,” said Perseverance Bonyton, to her sister, at the same time biting off the thread of the seam she had just completed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time she knotted the mesh, she lifted her eyes and scrutinized the face of the hostess, as she drew the twine home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
VinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dame Higgins eyed Mistress Bonyton sharply; she was making a net, and as she drew the mesh home, the strong twine snapped with a keen, biting sound, which seemed not unpleasant to the notable dame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
at the time that
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hardly were they seated, when in the distance were seen John Bonyton and Hope Vines casting their hooks into the sea, fishing; for from the point of rocks on which they stood, many a fine bass had been brought ashore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mistress Bonyton sat with her daughters, busy with knitting-work and sewing, when Dame Higgins entered, with work in hand, to pass an hour in neighborly chat.
