used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
Alec
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From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
(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 THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
lamelyadverbUS /ˈleɪmli/
in a weak and unconvincing manner
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sarah looked positively pained.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Sarah looked positively pained.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Sarah looked positively pained.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Sarah looked positively pained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
required or under orders
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Are New England people supposed to be more patriotic than those of other states?" inquired Blue Bonnet, bristling a little in defence of Texas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
at the time that
From this reading THE GLORIOUS FOURTH "TO think that a crowd of New England girls, of all people, should forget the Fourth of July!" exclaimed Alec, when they met around the big breakfast table, later that morning.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I never forgot it before in my whole life," she said plaintively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But there have been so many new things to think of, and travelling, you know--" she ended lamely.
