used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
next to; at the side of
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading "What was the dream, dearie?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "What was the dream, dearie?"
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
Gladys
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From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Gladys laughed a little mischievously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gladys laughed a little mischievously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading Gladys laughed a little mischievously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I believe in fairies," Miss Templeton rejoined, smiling indulgently as she looked at the fair face beside her.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
Templeton
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From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gladys Martin inquired, as, fresh from a stroll in the garden, she joined her aunt, Miss Templeton, in the breakfast room at Pine Cottage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was the dream, dearie?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was the dream, dearie?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TWO DREAMS "Do you believe in dreams?"
