used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
consider or hold as true
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
(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 GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
on or to one side
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
being one more than seven
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
Eleanor
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From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
GRACE'SnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
Jessica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
Oakdale
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From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
OriginalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
PlusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
by chance
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
Identical; not different.
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
Savelli
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From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
SigmanounUS /ˈsɪɡmə/
the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
move hurridly
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
Taunoun
the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nora and Jessica had come from the conservatory to spend Easter at home, so had the masculine half of the "Eight Originals Plus Two."
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading GRACE'S PLAN The Easter vacation slipped away at the same appalling rate of speed that had marked the passing of all Grace's holidays at home.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
accept gladly
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many pleasant things to do and so many old friends to welcome her return to Oakdale that she sighed regretfully to think she could not possibly accept one half of the invitations that poured in upon her from all sides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
which person or people
From this reading There was one day set aside, however, on which the little clan had paid a visit to Jean, the old hunter, and Ruth had experienced the satisfaction of seeing and talking with a man who had been her father's friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, too, the Phi Sigma Tau, with the exception of Eleanor Savelli, had renewed their vows of unswerving loyalty, and their numerous sessions ate up the time.
