used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
Arline
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From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
dearly loved
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
Elfreda
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From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
Harlowe
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From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
immediately past
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
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 The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
LOYALHEART'S
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From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
on one occasion
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
revuenounUS /rɪˈvjuː/
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
Sempers
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From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a general rejoicing the next day among the performers, and the same night a social session was held in the living room at Harlowe House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Greek Hall was filled to overflowing, and the money fairly poured into the box office for the Harlowe House fund.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIGHTING LOYALHEART'S BATTLE The revue was an unqualified success.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
at the time that
From this reading To Grace it seemed as though she had been wafted back once more to the dear dead days when the Sempers had held forth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The presence of Arline and Elfreda was the last touch needed to complete the illusion, and she went about her work feeling happier than she had for a long time.
