used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
anew
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
dearly loved
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
clothing in general
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
Colchisnoun
(Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
without deviation
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
increase twofold
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
immediately past
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
Leona
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From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
Marie
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From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Once in the library, she knelt at her father's feet, and related the whole story concerning Marie Colchis.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
accept gladly
From this reading The President and Mrs. Craft met them at the private entrance, and gave to each a cordial welcome.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once in the house, the several members, excepting Mollie, went directly to their rooms to change their traveling clothes; but she, taking her father by the hand, asked him and her mother to give her a few moments of their time, as she had something of importance to relate.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Home again, at last," gleefully exclaimed Mollie, as the double drag brought the whole party from the depot to the executive mansion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Marie Colchis was received by the old people as a beloved niece, for Mollie had, in a letter written some weeks before to her father, partially explained the situation of Marie, whom she wished to be called Leona Bennett.
