used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
Alicia
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From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
ARDEN
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From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
Emmeline
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From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The Author, Mr. Johnson, and I, lunched together.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
Luis
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From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading The Author, Mr. Johnson, and I, lunched together.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
Meades
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From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
Morenas
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From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Author, Mr. Johnson, and I, lunched together.
nature-hunt
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From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
Riedriech
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From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
Schmetz
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From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
SuffragistnounUS /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/
an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Author, Mr. Johnson, and I, lunched together.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
visionariesnounUS /ˈvɪʒəneriz/
plural of “visionary” — a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
visioning
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From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
Westmacotes
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From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had seen the Westmacotes and Miss Emmeline off on what they termed a nature-hunt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading THE FOREST OF ARDEN I had seen Alicia whirl away in the Meades' big car.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Author and his secretary were up to the eyes in a new chapter; The Suffragist was spreading the glad tidings; and Riedriech and Schmetz had Luis Morenas in hand for the afternoon, visioning the United States of the World, while he snatched sketches of the visionaries.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Smith," began The Author abruptly, "did you know this house was built by British and French master masons?
