used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
placed crosswise
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
a special loved one
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
the act of departing
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
Imogen
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From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
it's
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From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
hear with intention
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
mustn't
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From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
not any; not one
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
PhilharmonicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/
composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And a further shining of light suggested itself to her.
interact in a certain way
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading A look of uncertainty crossed her face and Imogen hastened to add: "No, it's not the extravagance you think.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
Upton
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From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading Mrs. Upton leaned forward to listen in the mingled uproar of banging doors and vociferous announcements from the conductor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They are becoming so interested in their music and it will be a treat for them, will really mean something in their lives, will really live for them, _in_ them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mamma darling," she said, as they were going home in the clashing, clattering "elevated," "you mustn't think me naughty, but I had to ask them--my own particular girls--to go with us to the Philharmonic.
