used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
AnnexverbUS /ˈæneks/
take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
Babbie
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From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
a social unit living together
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
Hildreth
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From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
engage in
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
as might be expected
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
not any; not one
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
recipenounUS /ˈresəpi/
directions for making something
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
be standing; be upright
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
sugar-cookies
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From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
tea-shop
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From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Eleanor was meanwhile led to the kitchen and told to make sugar-cookies after the family recipe.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE DOLL WAVE THE B. C. A. initiation was naturally a joyous occasion.
in or at the place that
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As she had never in her life made sugar-cookies--or any other kind--her demonstration proved entertaining enough to while away the half hour very pleasantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, Babbie Hildreth was commanded to stand for half an hour outside the tea-shop with a huge “engaged” sign pinned across her shoulders.
yellowingverbUS /ˈjeloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “yellow” — turn yellow
From this reading She smiled composedly, waited patiently for the sign to be adjusted, and then, since no particular position had been specified, mounted hastily to the top story of the Peter Pan Annex, where the yellowing leaves completely hid her from curious eyes.
