used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
(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 Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
Harlowe
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From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Very fortunate," smiled Miss Wilder.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
REYNOLDSnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Very fortunate," smiled Miss Wilder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
Twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading MARY REYNOLDS MAKES A NEW FRIEND "Twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one and Mary Reynolds makes thirty-two.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very fortunate," smiled Miss Wilder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Isn't it fortunate that there was a place all ready for her?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grace Harlowe looked eagerly up from the list of names which she had been intently scanning.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading "Very fortunate," smiled Miss Wilder.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am quite curious to see your protege, Miss Harlowe."
