used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
(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 Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
CARESnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading FAMILY CARES.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
a social unit living together
From this reading FAMILY CARES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
a young female
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
Lilias
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From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
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 There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
not any; not one
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
Penninghame
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From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
a human being
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
express in words
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
sun-dial
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From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
a special situation
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The big chimneys of the old house, for instance, the sun-dial in the old garden, and on a lower level the way in which Cook’s cap kept on, which seemed to Lilias miraculous, no means of securing it being visible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many things at Penninghame very curious and strange to the little girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Lilias did not say much about the adventure in the wood, nothing at all indeed to Mary or any one in authority; nor did it dwell in her mind as a thing of much importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The kind of things that strike a child’s mind as wonderful are not always those which would most impress an older person.
