used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
(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 BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
BASKETBALLnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
Claus
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From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
cuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
demoralizingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
a young female
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
goodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
interchanging
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From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
mid-year
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From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
Miriam
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From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
Miriam's
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From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
Overton
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From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
with speed
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
RUMORSnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
Southards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Santa Claus had been particularly kind to Anne, Grace and Miriam, as Miriam's muff and scarf of Russian sable, Grace's camera, and Anne's diamond ring (a present from the Southards) testified.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading BASKETBALL RUMORS After the holidays a great interchanging of visits began at Overton that drove away, for the time being, the terrifying shadows of the all too rapidly approaching mid-year examinations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all very delightful, but extremely demoralizing as far as study was concerned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there were the less expensive but equally valued remembrances in the way of embroidered sofa pillows, center pieces, and collar and cuff sets, every stitch of which had been taken by the patient fingers of their girl friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost every girl had brought back with her some treasure that she insisted her friends must see, or some delicious goody they must taste.
