used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
HONORIA
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From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
staying power
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
LIZZIE
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From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
on one occasion
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
and nothing more
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
pedestalsnounUS /ˈpedəstəlz/
plural of “pedestal” — a support or foundation
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
Pezzack
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From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
REDEEMSverbUS /rəˈdiːmz/
third-person singular of “redeem” — save from sins
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
terracedverbUS /ˈterəst/
past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
THROWSnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading LIZZIE REDEEMS HER DOLL AND HONORIA THROWS A STONE.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading A child came timidly round the angle of the big house--Lizzie Pezzack.
Tredinnis
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From this reading A broad terrace ran along the southern front of Tredinnis House.
trout-rod
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From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
at the time that
From this reading Honoria, perched on the terraced wall, with her legs dangling, was making imaginary casts with a trout-rod, when she heard footsteps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had once been decorated with leaden statues, but of these only the pedestals remained.
