used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOONLIGHT MEETING.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
Inza
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From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
livenedverbUS /ˈlaɪvənd/
past form of “liven” — make lively
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MOONLIGHT MEETING.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A MOONLIGHT MEETING.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
an educational institution
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At dinner Carson seemed much brighter and joined in the talk and laughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner he accompanied Frank and Inza to see the baby.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In truth, the game had livened Carson up and taken his thoughts from unpleasant things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remainder of the afternoon was fully occupied, for Merry showed Berlin through the buildings and explained the methods of the school.
