used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
in addition
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
exhale hard
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
DEEPING
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From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
in a serious manner
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
Erebusnoun
(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
set up or found
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
Lambart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
for more time
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
love-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
Maurice
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From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
MUTTLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
and nothing more
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She grumbled about it to the Terror and did not hesitate to assert that his bad example in the matter of the princess had put the idea of love-making into these older heads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
TwinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AND THE MUTTLE DEEPING FISHING Since the strenuous life was found to be so strengthening to the princess, the Twins stayed in camp a week longer than had been in the beginning arranged.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was therefore a bitter blow to Erebus to find that she was not only engaged to their Uncle Maurice but also about to be married to him in the course of the next few weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
which person or people
From this reading Then, in a heart to heart talk, she strove earnestly with Miss Lambart, making every effort to convince her that love and marriage were very silly things, quite unworthy of those who led the strenuous life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thrown into such intimate relations with Miss Lambart, it was only natural that they should grow very friendly with her.
