used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The church was distant from the house about a mile.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly the girl's mood was not a sunny one.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
wanted intensely
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The church was distant from the house about a mile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The church was distant from the house about a mile.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
not accessible to view
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The church was distant from the house about a mile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The church was distant from the house about a mile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Certainly the girl's mood was not a sunny one.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
Nora
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From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly the girl's mood was not a sunny one.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Certainly the girl's mood was not a sunny one.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the first time for some days the sky was overcast; the sun was hidden, as if the clerk of the weather desired to show that he was in sympathy with the girl's feelings.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading IN THE WOOD On the Sunday morning Nora went to church alone.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Harding, who did not appear at breakfast, sent word that she had a headache and hoped that Nora would excuse her; which Nora was glad to do; she preferred to go alone.
