used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
in addition
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
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 As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
ENGAGESverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
Jessica
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From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
Nora
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From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
Pierson
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From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
be seated
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed the little Episcopal Chapel, which had given the hill its name, Anne Pierson joined them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GRAY ENGAGES A SECRETARY Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray's luncheon the next day, after church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grace had often taken meals in the beautiful house on Chapel Hill, but the other girls had never been privileged to do more than sit in the large, shady parlors while their mothers paid an afternoon call.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with some excitement, therefore, that the three girls met in front of the Catholic Church, of which Nora was a member, and strolled up the broad street together.
