used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An original trill demonstrated why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
can't
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From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading An original trill demonstrated why.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
a state of high honor
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
Morningside
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From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
not any; not one
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading An original trill demonstrated why.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
Tobias
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From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
trillnounUS /trɪl/
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
From this reading An original trill demonstrated why.
TWEEDnounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blinds were closely drawn, and the Morningside room seemed a safe enough place for her exploit.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading An original trill demonstrated why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE QUEST OF A TWEED COAT With aunt and uncle safely ensconced on the side porch, between books and papers enough to hold their attention for a considerable time, Glory proceeded to “dig up the fun.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “I’ll play I’m Hazel,” she decided, “although I hope no one asks me to supply the wonderful voice.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, Tobias,” she ordered, “you can’t stay.
