used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
aren't
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From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
don't
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From this reading "I don't know.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
Emma
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From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
Emma's
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From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
Evelyn
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From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
a young female
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
the act of departing
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know.
intercedeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know.
LISTENERnounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
a human being
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
quivered
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From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
slamverbUS /slæm/
close violently
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
express a supposition
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
UNINTENTIONALadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
at the time that
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grace walked slowly over to the chair which she had been occupying when Evelyn had made her tempestuous entrance, and sat down.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Grace, you aren't going to try to intercede for that hateful girl after this," Emma's tones quivered with vexation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was a brief silence, then, "Do you suppose Miss Wilder will send Evelyn home?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN UNINTENTIONAL LISTENER "Delightful young person," commented Emma dryly, as the resounding slam of the door echoed through the room.
