used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
adventured
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From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
agonisingadjective
extremely painful
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
Cara
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From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
headachesnounUS /ˈhedeɪks/
plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
a social unit living together
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
Hurter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
Letty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
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 She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Owing to an acute financial crisis, the piano had been sold.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
tendrils
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
at the time that
From this reading Letty had a horror of debt, and when she made reckless purchases, paid for her generosity by hours and weeks of close and incessant labour, the result being a wan face and agonising headaches.
a Caucasian
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
which person or people
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then Frau Hurter, with downright speech, would drive her forth for walks, and clamour fiercely for half holidays.
but in spite of that
From this reading Five times had the hill orchards blazed into blossom, the Alpine wild flowers spread their radiance over the slopes, and the white stillness of winter descended on the scene, and yet the English lady remained faithful to Les Plans.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had become a part of the household, but Cara, who adventured her young tendrils further than the farm, had many resources and associates in the neighbourhood--though her pretty mother contented herself with the company of Frau Hurter, her books, and her needle.
