used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
highly skilled
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
Anita
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From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
Broussard
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From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
divisible by two
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
Fortescue
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From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
GAMECHICK
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From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
a female domestic
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
and nothing more
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
shut-inadjective
somewhat introverted
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Fortescue took no part in this affair between the Colonel and the adored of his heart; Anita and the Colonel had always settled their problems between themselves solely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRETTY MAID AND A GAMECHICK The December days sped on, and Christmas was nearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the great, splendid fort was a shut-in place, the people in it made great preparations for Christmas, if only to forget that they were shut in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was not accomplished without pleadings and even tears from Anita.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The Christmas Eve exhibition drill and music ride was to be the principal event of the season, and, wonder of wonders, Anita was to ride with Broussard at the music ride.
