used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
Arline
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From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
deepenverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
Elfreda
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From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
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 KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
Harlowe
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From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
KATHLEEN
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From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
Overton
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From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
revuenounUS /rɪˈvjuː/
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading It was with this spirit that she entered into the plans for their revue, which was to be given in Greek Hall, and from the number of tickets already sold promised to be a sweeping success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
male cat
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
unbidden
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From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Arline and Elfreda had accepted their invitations with alacrity, promising to come to Overton several days beforehand for the purpose of making Grace a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
at the time that
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished, if possible, to free herself of this strange, unbidden love for Tom which seemed to grow and deepen with every passing day, and which made her utterly miserable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading KATHLEEN WEST MAKES A PROMISE On Grace's return to Overton and Harlowe House from her Easter vacation she plunged into her work with feverish energy.
but in spite of that
From this reading Then, too, she did not know when the dreaded summons might come from Miss Wharton, and she longed to do as much as she could for her girls while the opportunity was yet hers.
