used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But being sorry did not help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But being sorry did not help.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But being sorry did not help.
having the place or position changed
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
divisible by two
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But being sorry did not help.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
how
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From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But being sorry did not help.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
peppermintnounUS /ˈpepərmɪnt/
herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
Schuman
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From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “I can’t even buy a stick of peppermint candy to send to the kids at Dalton.”
Tavia
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From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
Tavia's
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From this reading DOROTHY IS DISTURBED Nothing, of course, had been seen or heard of Tavia’s bag.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m done for!” groaned Tavia, as they returned to their rooms at the hotel just before luncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Schuman himself had made the investigation, and he came to the girls personally to tell them how extremely sorry he was.
