used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
(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 “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
terminate
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
lacking funds
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
Dorothy
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From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
Glenwood
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From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
interjectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
an educational institution
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
Tavia
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From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Glenwood School was situated amid the mountains of New England, and the two girls had completed one term there.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the afternoon when this story opens they were lounging in their own particular room, nineteen by number, waiting for the recreation bell to send its muffled chimes down the corridor.
at the time that
From this reading And it was this faith, when the time came, that inspired Dorothy Dale to keep the Great Secret.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were waiting with unusual impatience, for the “hour of freedom” to come, for they expected visitors in an automobile.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
won't
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From this reading “Like as not,” Tavia broke in suddenly, without offering a single excuse for the surprising interjection, “the Fire Bird will break down, and we won’t get our ride after all.”
