used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
anew
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
(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 "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
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 "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
AVIATORnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
at any time
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
the act of giving
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
It's
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From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
OmnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
proprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a look of intense excitement in his eyes, as he stood awaiting his guests, the following afternoon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
to-day
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From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
male cat
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Gray had already arrived, and, leaving her carriage to wait for her near the entrance, now stood by David and helped him receive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE AVIATOR It was an unusual entertainment that David had provided for his little circle of intimate friends in the old orchard surrounding the Omnibus House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I only wish Tom Gray were to be with us to-day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It's good to see all my children together again," she exclaimed, giving Anne a gentle hug; for ever since her Christmas house party she had acquired a sort of proprietary feeling toward these young people.
