used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARE YOU A DAISY?
(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 Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARE YOU A DAISY?
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
for the reason that
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
Betty
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From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
chokynoun
British slang (dated) for a prison
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
DAISYnounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading ARE YOU A DAISY?
recognizable; marked
From this reading For the choky feeling was shyness, she decided.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
and nothing more
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
on one occasion
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
by chance
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
Identical; not different.
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
not often
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
two times
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
on a floor above
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Generally at such times--which had happened very seldom--she had had the twins with her; and there had been always something to do for them on arrival which had made her forget her own shyness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
at the time that
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betty was upstairs in the dormitory, battling with a choky feeling that came and went just because of the strangeness of it all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But not altogether an uncomfortable feeling, perhaps, because it was something the same as feelings she had experienced once or twice before when on her way to parties, which, of course, she would be sure, when once she got there, to enjoy!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ARE YOU A DAISY?
