used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
Eliza
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From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
the act of giving
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Eliza liked the children and the sunshine and the road.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
livelinessnounUS /ˈlaɪvlinəs/
general activity and motion
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
one's
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From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
and nothing more
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Eliza liked the children and the sunshine and the road.
sauntered
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From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Eliza liked the children and the sunshine and the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
toddlernounUS /ˈtɑːdlər/
a young child
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
From this reading Eliza sauntered, giving soothing answers to the little one's treble remarks, and only occasionally exerting herself to keep the liveliness of her older charge in check.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the early afternoon, and the sun shone brightly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day Eliza went out with two of the little children.
a late time of life
From this reading Eliza had an errand down the street, but every one knows that one does not progress very fast on an errand with a toddler of two years at one's side.
