used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
for the reason that
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
well in the past; former
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
on one occasion
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
Suzanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Little things, however, irritated her, and she had to force herself to be polite and kind and not to let it seem that she avoided her aunt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After the members of the Jolly Six had departed from Sterling Ranch for their respective homes, Ann Sterling suffered the usual reaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the easier to manage because Suzanne was there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It had been “such a wonderful house party,” she told her mother.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The presence of her aunt at the ranch depressed Ann, though after talking matters over with her father, she decided once more not to worry.
