used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
Ann
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From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
Suzanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through Suzanne, however, Grandmother heard that Ann had been engaged in a long conversation with the lady, and she spoke of it the next morning, as she was taking her outing among the flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
a source of difficulty
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ann had joined her and under her direction was picking some of her grandmother’s favorites.
the act of using
From this reading What was the use?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the use?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BACK TO THE JOLLY SIX Ann did not think best to trouble her mother with any of the gossip with which she had been afflicted through Mrs. Lewis.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Suzanne tells me that our friend Mrs. Lewis was entertaining you, or demanding entertainment of you, yesterday.”
