aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
else
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From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading POWER WAS EVERYTHING TO MAGGIE.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
MAGGIE
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From this reading POWER WAS EVERYTHING TO MAGGIE.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading POWER WAS EVERYTHING TO MAGGIE.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
with speed
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
on the contrary
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
required or under orders
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POWER WAS EVERYTHING TO MAGGIE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
precisely as stated
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POWER WAS EVERYTHING TO MAGGIE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She took her little triumph very modestly, saying that she was rather surprised at herself, and supposed that it was the fresh and delicious air of the country which had put her into such good form.
which person or people
From this reading The visitors walking about the grounds paused to remark on her excellent play and to inquire who she was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maggie was very modest with regard to her tennis, but she quickly proved that she could play better than any one else at the Manor that day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Meanwhile the young people enjoyed themselves vastly.
