used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
beech-trees
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From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
Bobbie's
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From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
ChideverbUS /tʃaɪd/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
disrobeverb
get undressed
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
drawing-room
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From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
Ettie
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From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
a young female
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the act of giving
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
coins made of gold
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a Saturday in late September.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a Saturday in late September.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
immediately past
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a Saturday in late September.
leaf-strewn
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From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
Lytchett
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From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was a Saturday in late September.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a Saturday in late September.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
in the near future
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
splendors
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From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
not in physical motion
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir James Chide was giving tea to a couple of guests at Lytchett Manor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The beech-trees visible through the drawing-room windows were still untouched and heavily green; but their transformation was approaching.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon, steeped in incredible splendors of orange and gold, they would stand upon the leaf-strewn grass, waiting for the night of rain or the touch of frost which should at last disrobe them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "If you imagine, Miss Ettie," said Sir James, severely, to a young lady beside him, "that I place the smallest faith in any of Bobbie's remarks or protestations--" The girl addressed smiled into his face, undaunted.
