used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
(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 was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
Arline
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From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
the act of breaking something
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
divisible by two
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
GodmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
LOOKER-ONnoun
someone who looks on
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
and nothing more
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
information about recent and important events
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
and nothing more
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She was in a quandary regarding loyalty to Arline and loyalty to her Fairy Godmother.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
reposed
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From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She was of the opinion, however, that it was the latter's right to know all, even at the expense of breaking the confidence Arline had reposed in her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Grace was relieved at being thus able to postpone the detailing of the disagreeable news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
which person or people
From this reading They reached her home on Chapel Hill only to find that she had been summoned early that afternoon to the bedside of an old friend who was very ill, and would not return until late in the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MERELY A LOOKER-ON The three bearers of the news, which they had reason to believe would prove so disturbing to Mrs. Gray, were doomed to disappointment.
