used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
(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 The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
deem to be
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
Dr
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From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
ERLE'S
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From this reading ERLE'S VISIT TO THE GRANGE.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
GRANGEnounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading ERLE'S VISIT TO THE GRANGE.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
Hugh
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From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
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 He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
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 The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
cut with a saw
From this reading He gazed--he saw--he knew the face Of beauty and the form of grace.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
in a serious manner
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
term of address for a man
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERLE'S VISIT TO THE GRANGE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ERLE'S VISIT TO THE GRANGE.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
vetoverbUS /ˈviːtoʊ/
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ERLE'S VISIT TO THE GRANGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
(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 Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
at the time that
From this reading Fay was not very well the next day, and Sir Hugh insisted on sending for Dr. Martin; Fay was much surprised when the kind old doctor lectured her quite seriously on her imprudence; and put a veto on any more skating and riding for the present.
which person or people
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
belonging to which person
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The sprained ankle was a trifle, but all the same he told her grimly she must consider herself a prisoner for a few days--a very hard sentence to Fay, whose nimble little feet had never been still for long, and who had certainly never known a day's illness in her healthy young life; but, with her usual docility, she promised obedience.
