used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
(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 LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
daintier
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From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
divisible by two
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
LUCIA
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From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
Luretta
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From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
mittsnounUS /mɪts/
plural of “mitt” — the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
a particular point in time
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
on one occasion
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
with speed
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
Rebby
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From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They fitted exactly, and Lucia was as proud and happy as Rebecca herself that her gift was so praised and appreciated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Inside this box lay a pair of white silk mitts.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
unwoundverbUS /ənˈwaʊnd/
inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
at the time that
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rebecca looked at them admiringly, and even Mrs. Weston declared that very few girls could hope for a daintier gift; while Anna and Luretta urged Rebecca to try them on at once, which she was quite ready to do.
a Caucasian
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
which person or people
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Rebecca received it smilingly, and quickly unwound the white tissue paper in which it was wrapped, showing a flat white box.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LUCIA HAS A PLAN "I have brought you a birthday gift, Rebby," said Lucia, who had been looking forward all day to the moment when she could give her friend the small package that she now handed her.
