used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
Alice
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From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
(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 But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
divisible by two
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
at any time
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
heartachenounUS /ˈhɑːrteɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
I'll
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From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
InfluencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
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 In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
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 "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
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 In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
mill-pond
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From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
not any; not one
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
and nothing more
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
Susan
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From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
believed likely
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The proposed change did not seem to disturb her much, although Alice noticed that she was more quiet than ever and avoided that subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE OLD SONGS Influenced by time, place, and the earnest pleading of her admirer, Alice Page had, on that summer afternoon by the mill-pond, stepped a little from her pedestal of pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
having come into contact
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a way, too, her feelings were touched, at least enough to give her many an hour's heartache afterwards while she was resolutely putting the sweet illusion out of her mind.
willin
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From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But no one, not even her brother, knew it, and only Aunt Susan suspected, and she wisely kept her counsel, hoping that all would come right in the end.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm ready an' willin' to go if you think best," she said; "and I'll do my best as long as I can.
