used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I feel more established than I did at the beginning."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I feel more established than I did at the beginning."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
I'm
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From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading "More influential," suggested Nell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
immediately past
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I feel more established than I did at the beginning."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
Nell
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From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
NORCROSS
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From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "More influential," suggested Nell.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I feel more established than I did at the beginning."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
WIELDSverbUS /wiːldz/
third-person singular of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading "MISS NORCROSS" WIELDS A CLUB Nell Norcross--the real one--was sitting up in bed, unmistakably convalescent.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had been listening to the adventures of Mary Wayne; not all of the adventures, for Mary did not believe it was wise to subject a patient to too much excitement, yet enough to convey the idea that the introduction of Bill Marshall into society was not an affair of mere toast and tea.
