used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
for the reason that
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
bungleverbUS /ˈbʌŋɡəl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
Nathalie
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From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
in a serious manner
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
make square
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
carry out
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That is because you have been on probation for a Pioneer,” retorted Helen smilingly, “and are beginning to take life more seriously.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
hard to endure
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
typingnounUS /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Not very seriously, I am afraid,” lamented Nathalie, “judging from the bungle I made in trying to learn that square knot.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Oh, you will learn,” encouraged Helen, “but I must be off, for I have some typing to do for to-morrow.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Helen’s new friend knew that she was learning to be a stenographer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know, Helen,” exclaimed Nathalie, looking at her friend with reminiscent eyes, “that it is only three weeks since I met you, but it seems like three months.”
