used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Blue Bonnet took the shoe-box and acknowledged the introductions.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
in addition
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
Carita
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
set up or found
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading Blue Bonnet took the shoe-box and acknowledged the introductions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
RefreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
shoe-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several other girls rose also and offered their chairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Refreshments, here, as in the corridor below, seemed to be in order.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Blue Bonnet took the shoe-box and acknowledged the introductions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NEW FRIENDS Blue Bonnet found Carita up in her room, the centre of an admiring group.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mary rose from a shoe-box which she was occupying, and offered it to Blue Bonnet.
