used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
the two together, not just one
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
chafeverbUS /tʃeɪf/
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
placed crosswise
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
easy-going
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From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
half the width of an em
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
set up or found
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
for more time
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
not any; not one
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
express in words
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
Street'snounUS /striːts/
possessive form of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not ambitious and they were not adventurous and they hated letting go of their children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
under normal conditions
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, it was not until she had crossed the border that she found leisure to reflect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
at the time that
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading EN ROUTE To say that the days which followed Miss Street's unconventional decision passed in a whirl is to be both trite and truthful.
which person or people
From this reading The Streets were easy-going people who liked to live by the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To begin with, the parents had been difficult, as good parents usually are when youth begins to chafe at restriction, especially if youth happens to belong to the weaker but no longer the less adventurous sex.
