used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
Forrest
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From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
engage in
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
not any; not one
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
Palmers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later Mrs Forrest, returning from a drive with her face full of satisfaction, called Anna to her in her sitting-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It was uncomfortable to remember that she had not been quite open about it.
untruthnounUS /ənˈtruːθ/
a false statement
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been able, she said, to make a very nice arrangement for her to have some lessons in German and French with the Palmers.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
in or at the place that
From this reading Somehow, since that first foolish concealment, she had constantly been forced into little crooked paths where she could not walk quite straight, but she consoled herself by the reflection that she had not told any untruth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To her relief, Anna heard no more of the matter, but it was easy to see that Aunt Sarah had not liked the idea of her being with Daisy.
