used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
assemble or get together
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
a young female
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm so glad!" she repeated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
Herman'snounUS /ˈhɜːrmənz/
possessive form of “herman” — United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm so glad!" she repeated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
in motion
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I'm so glad!" she repeated.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mildred was moving over on the seat, inviting her to get in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
express in speech
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a big effort to turn, to gather herself together and speak.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
WoodburynounUS /ˈwʊdberi/
United States social economist (1876-1933)
From this reading She had been so far away, so completely possessed that it took her an instant to realize that the girl leaning eagerly toward her was Mildred Woodbury.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I went to Mrs. Herman's, and was so disappointed to miss you.
