used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
from appearances alone
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
DOROTHY'S
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From this reading DOROTHY'S FIRST LETTER.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DOROTHY'S FIRST LETTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
yet to be or coming
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
labours
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From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
in the recent past
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DOROTHY'S FIRST LETTER.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
engage in
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
Rushmere
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From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
a special situation
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had, however, several times lately remarked to Dorothy, "that the provoking thing caused her much inconvenience."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too small," the old lady said, "to make a fuss about."
tumournoun
an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Rushmere had for several months complained of a sharp stinging pain between her shoulders, caused by a very small and apparently insignificant tumour.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dorothy formed many plans for future usefulness during her walk home, nor had she the least suspicion of the different field in which her labours of love would be required.
