used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
anew
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
Betsy
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From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
Corinne
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From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
promote over another
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
mumpsnounUS /mʌmps/
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
OFFENDSverbUS /əˈfendz/
third-person singular of “offend” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
with low volume
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
an educational institution
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
school-days
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From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
try to get or reach
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Corinne having duly recovered from her mumps, “on both sides,” took her place again.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELIZABETH OFFENDS The party over and holidays past, there was nothing to look forward to but a long stretch of school-days, cold mornings and colder nights.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
at the time that
From this reading At school matters went on quietly, although there were days when Elizabeth longed for excitement.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was generally too cold in the attic for Elizabeth to seek that retreat so she and Betsy preferred the latter’s warm room where, if they played quietly, they were allowed entire freedom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Paper dolls were much in favor these times and their adventures as set afoot by Elizabeth would fill a book.
