used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
anew
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
Betty
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From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
business-like
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From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
Crayshaw
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From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
Godfrey
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From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
how
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From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
HOWITT
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From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
and nothing more
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
engage in
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
a course of conduct
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
by chance
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
the act of testing something
From this reading Make us strong for time of trial, Teach us temperance, self-denial, Patience, kindness, fortitude!'--MARY HOWITT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'Cousin Crayshaw really sees how you are beginning to grow up, Angel,' said Betty admiringly, as they came back up the garden path together after seeing their cousin off.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a talk with Angel, and gave her some money for the housekeeping expenses of the next fortnight, and was a good deal surprised to find how sensible and business-like she could be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE FIRST DAY We shall be what you will make us; Make us wise, and make us good!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was, perhaps, just as well that Mr. Crayshaw had to start for London next morning before Godfrey was awake, so that he did not see his young cousin again.
