used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
Baines
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From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
doesn't
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From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
don't
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From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
take in solid food
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
how
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From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading She looked round and round and I knew she was not impressed.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
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 She looked round and round and I knew she was not impressed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked round and round and I knew she was not impressed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She looked round and round and I knew she was not impressed.
express in words
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fire certainly did show signs of an intention to behave as a fire ought to.
precisely as stated
From this reading "There doesn't seem to be very much to eat, does there?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know how she had done it, it seemed simple enough, but there it was.
in or at the place that
From this reading Feeling more and more conscious that my conduct was altogether improper, not to say ridiculous, I led that child from the dining-room, across the kitchen, to the receptacle where Mrs Baines keeps her store of provisions.
