used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW LIFE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
BracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading My pretty writing-desk was unlocked and placed convenient for use.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
dearly loved
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
go away from a place
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A NEW LIFE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
mementosnounUS /mɪˈmentoʊz/
plural of “memento” — a reminder of past events
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW LIFE.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
Olmsly
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From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading My pretty writing-desk was unlocked and placed convenient for use.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, Miss Olmsly came into my room and helped me arrange my little mementos in a homelike fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading My pretty writing-desk was unlocked and placed convenient for use.
the act of using
From this reading My pretty writing-desk was unlocked and placed convenient for use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brackets were ready for the ornaments that had been so dear that I could not leave them behind.
work-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My work-box was brought forth and placed on the little table provided for it.
writing-desk
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From this reading My pretty writing-desk was unlocked and placed convenient for use.
