used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
anew
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
(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 "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
AMANDA
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From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
any thing at all
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
for the reason that
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
Billie
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From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
don't
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From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
put on clothes
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
floweredadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊərd/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
set up or found
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
it's
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From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
immediately past
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
Laura
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From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
in motion
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
a light shade of red
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMANDA AGAIN The great day came at last and found the girls in a fever of mingled excitement and fear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
a special situation
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not only a pretty dress, but was very becoming.
be dressed in
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Excitement because of the great advent; fear, because the sky had been overcast since early morning and it looked as if the whole thing might have to be postponed on account of rain.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "And if there is anything I hate," complained Laura, moving restlessly from her mirror over to the window and back again, "it's to be all prepared for a thing and then have it spoiled at the last minute by rain."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I guess you don't hate it any more than the rest of us," said Billie, her thoughts on the pretty pink flowered dress she had decided to wear to the parade.
