used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I hope for the best, dear.
the two together, not just one
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
dearly loved
From this reading "I hope for the best, dear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
the act of departing
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope for the best, dear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope for the best, dear.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
immediately past
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
without good reason
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
Martine
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From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
held or filled or in use
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
Priscilla
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From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
PUZZLESnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
on the contrary
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
cut with a saw
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She noticed, it is true, that her mother did not read her father's last letter, which arrived about a week after her conversation with Priscilla.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PUZZLES In the weeks immediately after the recital Martine and Priscilla were both so occupied with their studies and their little duties and pleasures that they saw less than usual of each other.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Is everything going on properly?" she asked eagerly, as her mother folded the letter within its envelope.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Martine, on whom care sat rather lightly, ceased for the time to worry about her father.
