used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
anew
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
any thing at all
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
a youthful male person
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
make right or correct
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
DULCIE'S
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From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
else
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From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
divisible by two
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
Julia
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From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
Kate
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From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was very much surprised.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His mother was very much surprised.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
not one, and not any
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
on one occasion
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
and nothing more
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
go across or through
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
participate in games or sport
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His mother was very much surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Grandma and Aunt Kate were very busy attending a series of missionary meetings, and had little time or thought to devote to anything else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
precisely as stated
From this reading His mother was very much surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DULCIE’S BIRTHDAY Paul was correct in his prediction; he was not ill the next day, nor did he manifest any signs of approaching illness during the following week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
at the time that
From this reading Her sister Kate remarked sarcastically that she believed Julia was disappointed that none of her prognostications of evil came to pass, but when the ninth day was passed, even Mrs. Chester was forced to confess that for once in his life her boy had escaped unharmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the first day or two she kept Paul constantly with her, and he and the little girls met only at meals, but as time went on, this strict discipline began to relax, and by the end of the week the children were allowed to play together again.
