used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
AzaleanounUS /əˈzeɪljə/
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
hadn't
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From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
It's
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From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
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 Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
not any; not one
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
not in physical motion
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading “It’s making the poor ladies feel so unhappy.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
WagsnounUS /wæɡz/
plural of “wag” — a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I almost wish Wags hadn’t dug it up,” Doris remarked dolefully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse.
