used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
in the past
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
(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 It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
react verbally
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
Barbara
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From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
Beeches
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From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
DISENCHANTMENTnounUS /dɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
footstoolnoun
a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
a young female
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
gloried
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From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
an established custom
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
Kit's
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From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
immediately past
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the literary culture
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
and nothing more
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
a human being
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
playroomnounUS /ˈpleɪruːm/
a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was really only a habit with them, by this time, to ignore the new girl; for most of them had quite forgotten the fancied grievance they had originally cherished against her for her defiance of their favourite, Jean Murray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
hard to endure
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISENCHANTMENT OF A BEAST Barbara was stretched, face downwards, on the floor of the junior playroom.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
which person or people
From this reading Over her head buzzed the desultory conversation of her fifty-five companions, who still gloried in ignoring her; but she heeded them no more than they had come to heed the unconscious little person who lay stretched at their feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
Wootton
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From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, if it had not been for the fear of Jean's scorn and Jean's tongue, they would undoubtedly have made friends with her days ago.
writing-desk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Wednesday evening, about ten days after the rescue party had invaded Wootton Beeches; and she was trying, with the aid of much ink and a footstool for a writing-desk, to answer Kit's last two letters, and to send him all the news she had accumulated since that important occasion.
