used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
(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 They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In the local room they had caught a brief glimpse of Kathleen West.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the local room they had caught a brief glimpse of Kathleen West.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
ELFREDA
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From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
divisible by two
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
fastnesses
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From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
flitted
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From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
a quick look
From this reading In the local room they had caught a brief glimpse of Kathleen West.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the local room they had caught a brief glimpse of Kathleen West.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
Kathleen
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From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
Mabel
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From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
Mabel's
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From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
not used up
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
cut with a saw
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had penetrated even to the fastnesses of the local room and art department, and were duly impressed with all they saw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
belonging to which person
From this reading Their visit to the offices of the great newspaper on whose staff both Mabel Ashe and Kathleen West were enrolled was a red-letter event.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ELFREDA SHOWS GRACE THE WAY Mabel's dance was an occasion long to be discussed and remembered, and the remaining two days of the girls' Thanksgiving vacation were so crowded with the amusements she had planned for them that the moments flitted by on wings.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She was seated at a desk at the lower end of the long room, writing industriously.
