used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When I'm a full-fledged lawyer----" she began.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "When I'm a full-fledged lawyer----" she began.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading "Don't contradict me.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading "You mean a lawyeress," corrected Emma.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't contradict me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
Elfreda
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From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
Emma
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From this reading "You mean a lawyeress," corrected Emma.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading "When I'm a full-fledged lawyer----" she began.
yet to be or coming
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
I'm
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From this reading "When I'm a full-fledged lawyer----" she began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "When I'm a full-fledged lawyer----" she began.
lawyeress
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From this reading "You mean a lawyeress," corrected Emma.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't contradict me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean a lawyeress," corrected Emma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
picnickers
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From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
an educational institution
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
not in physical motion
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
at the time that
From this reading Elfreda was full of plans as to what she intended to do when she had finished her course in the law school and passed the bar.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE After the picnickers had finished luncheon they still sat about the remains of the feast, talking busily of what they hoped to accomplish during the coming year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean a lawyeress," corrected Emma.
