used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
boarding-place
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From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
else
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From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the town was scattering and widespread and sparse.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
fellow-boarder
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From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Even the town was scattering and widespread and sparse.
an educational institution
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
school-house
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From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading Even the town was scattering and widespread and sparse.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
carry out
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By dint, however, of asking him questions instead of allowing him to take the initiative, she hurried through her breakfast quite successfully, acquiring a superficial knowledge of her fellow-boarder quite distant and satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Even the town was scattering and widespread and sparse.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In fact, everything seemed to be located with a view to being as far from everywhere else as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
at the time that
From this reading When she came down to breakfast she was disappointed to find that Bud was not there, and she was obliged to suffer a breakfast tête-à-tête with West.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading Even the town was scattering and widespread and sparse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret had arranged with Bud to take her to the school-house the next morning, and he had promised to have a horse hitched up and ready at ten o'clock, as it seemed the school was a magnificent distance from her boarding-place.
