used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
APPOINTMENTSnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
Betty's
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From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
Cathalina
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From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
DISAPPOINTMENTSnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
the light of the Moon
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
in motion
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
not any; not one
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
Norths
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From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But there was the walk in the moonlight together to the gymnasium, and seats there apart from their more intimate friends, as it happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading APPOINTMENTS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS Meanwhile, the other girls in Betty’s “quartette” were having no such harrowing experiences.
at the time that
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
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 Cathalina was having a better talk with her friend, Captain Van Horne, than had been possible when they were together in New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Has any one told you,” asked Cathalina, “that the Norths are moving to New York?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the introductory half hour in the parlors they had been with a group of the young friends.
