used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
Bigelow
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From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
BloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
every person
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
FlaresnounUS /flerz/
plural of “flare” — a shape that spreads outward
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
Gordon
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From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
I'm
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From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
Leila
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From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
on one occasion
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading She was radiant.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was radiant.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He telephoned at once to Mary, "I'm coming up."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was radiant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which a Scarlet Flower Blooms in the Garden; and in Which a Light Flares Later in the Tower._ In September everybody came back to town, Porter Bigelow among the rest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Leila will be here and the General and Aunt Frances and Grace from New York."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Constance and Gordon arrived Monday, and I want you for dinner.
