used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
equally
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the breakfast table she was moved to reconsider.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
California-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
depressivenounUS /dɪˈpresɪv/
someone suffering psychological depression
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
a social unit living together
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
depressingly dark
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
HOBARTnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
HollywoodnounUS /ˈhɑːliwʊd/
the film industry of the United States
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
a social unit living together
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
KATE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
Langford's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
Langfords
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
held up in the air
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
engage in
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But at the breakfast table she was moved to reconsider.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading But at the breakfast table she was moved to reconsider.
respiratoryadjectiveUS /ˈrespərətɔːri/
pertaining to respiration
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But at the breakfast table she was moved to reconsider.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
tickedverbUS /tɪkt/
past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In some manner quite as inexplicable as its gathering, the storm cloud had lifted in a night; and for the first time since her darkening of the Hollywood door she was made to feel that an atmosphere of gloomy mystery was not the normal respiratory medium of the household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
two times
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But after two such depressive days as had never before been ticked off in any calendar of hers, days which made her homesick for Jack Mountain, she went down to breakfast on the Saturday morning determined to make some excuse--any excuse--for flight.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
belonging to which person
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Having twice entertained the Langfords on Jack Mountain during the summer, she thought she knew the family well enough to enjoy a visit in the Denver household, and so had accepted Mrs. Langford’s invitation willingly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW MISTRESS KATE HOBART, California-born and bred, was of the cheerful salt of the earth, a frank and outspoken young woman whose vivacity was unfettered, and to whom mystery and melancholy were alike insupportable.
