used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
anew
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
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 THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
FlatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
with speed
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
cut with a saw
From this reading Two or three times she saw the children.
only a very short time before
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But she did not again talk of herself or of her father to the old basket maker as she had talked that day when she first met the children from the Flats.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But she passed them quickly by with scarcely a nod of greeting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three times she saw the children.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times she called for a few minutes at the little hut on the cliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three times she saw the children.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
Whaley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
at the time that
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AWAKENING Immediately following that day when she had watched her father from the arbor and had talked with Bobby and Maggie Whaley on the old road, Helen Ward had thrown herself into the social activities of her circle as if determined to find, in those interests, a cure for her discontent and unhappiness.
