used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
how long something has existed
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
react verbally
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
CaliforniannounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjən/
a native or resident of California
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
Chrystie
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From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
early-spreading
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From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
ebullientadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
an established custom
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
INFERENCESnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
LorrynounUS /ˈlɔːri/
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So the walks passed unchallenged.
a human being
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
without much difficulty
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the walks passed unchallenged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
TRUTHSnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
unchallengedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading So the walks passed unchallenged.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading But, beside an unwonted attention to her looks, Lorry noticed that her sister was changing.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading This was a satisfactory explanation, for Chrystie was of the ebullient, early-spreading Californian type, and an extending acquaintance among girls of her age might readily awake a dormant vanity.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading HALF TRUTHS AND INFERENCES Chrystie had developed a liking for long walks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As she was a person of a lazy habit Lorry inquired about it and received the answer that walking was the easiest way to keep down your weight.
