used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAMPION.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
albumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
CHAMPIONnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading A CHAMPION.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Perhaps the children looked a little disappointed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Perhaps the children looked a little disappointed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
Gertrude
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From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
Hugh
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From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the children looked a little disappointed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps the children looked a little disappointed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
Ned
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From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
and nothing more
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the children looked a little disappointed.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
in the near future
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
precisely as stated
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AFTER tea, Daisy and Hugh went back to the study, only waiting to beg Ned not to come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
at the time that
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But very soon, when they were all shut in with the curtains drawn and the cheerful lamplight, they drew near to her, and condescended to examine her photograph album, which she had brought down for their inspection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Gertrude asked if she might go with them.
