used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
(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 "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
Arline
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From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
ARLINE'S
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From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
curly-hairedadjective
covered with curly hair
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
Denton
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didn't
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From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
Elfreda
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From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
divisible by two
From this reading "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
a young female
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
Harlowe
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From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
Miriam
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From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
Oakdale
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From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
Thayer
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From this reading Grace and Anne had invited Arline Thayer and Ruth Denton to dinner, and Miriam and Elfreda had dropped in for a brief chat before the dinner bell rang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARLINE'S PLAN "It was beautiful to be at home, but it is nice to be here, too.
wasn't
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From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll all survive even mid year," predicted Miriam confidently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading If it wasn't for mid year exams, I could be happy," sighed Grace Harlowe, as she rearranged three new sofa pillows she had brought from home, the gifts of Oakdale friends.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "We had a perfectly lovely time in New York, didn't we, Arline?" asked Ruth Denton, looking at the little curly-haired girl with fond eyes.
