used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY OF HARD WORK.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
(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 She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY OF HARD WORK.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A DAY OF HARD WORK.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
HutchinsnounUS /ˈhʌttʃɪnz/
United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
and nothing more
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
Ladd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
Langford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY OF HARD WORK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
with low volume
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
create by training and teaching
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had seen Pierce Langford arrive at the station just as the train was pulling in, buy a ticket and board the train just as it was pulling out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In her letter Mrs. Hutchins stated little that had not been read between the lines of the telegram, although her views and comments on the circumstances were interesting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not discuss the matter with any of the girls, but quietly passed it around until all had read it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A DAY OF HARD WORK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That evening Miss Ladd received the letter that Mrs. Hutchins had announced in her telegram addressed to the Guardian on the train, would follow that communication.
