used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
subject to appointment
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
Dunlap
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From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
divisible by two
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
the act of departing
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
and nothing more
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
immediately past
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
the literary culture
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
engage in
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
in the near future
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
a special situation
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
except if; if not
From this reading It began to look as if she might be going to miss her connections unless relief from this state of things came soon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE train had limped along all the afternoon with engine trouble, and now at evening the passengers learned that they were two hours behind schedule and still losing time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading An almost unheard of thing for this busy woman.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mrs. Dunlap put away her writing materials and sat up with a sigh to look about her.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had just finished correcting the last galley of her new book which was to come out that fall; she had gone over the notes for her new addresses she was on her way to make at several appointed places; she had finished reading her magazine from cover to cover; she had even written a couple of letters to friends; and here she was with time on her hands!
