used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
Agatha
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From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
(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 Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
CaprinounUS /ˈkæpri/
an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
couldn't
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From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
Edith
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From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
divisible by two
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
set up or found
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
the literary culture
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
the force of workers available
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
make reference to
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
no person; not anyone
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
by chance
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
express in words
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was afraid, too, that they might find her letters dull.
precisely as stated
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose was finishing a letter to Agatha on the balcony.
weren't
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From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
at the time that
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
produce a literary work
From this reading She found it difficult to write to her sisters, they seemed so very far away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You couldn’t go on describing the blue grotto; besides, neither Agatha nor Edith cared for descriptions of scenery, they always skipped them in books; and as far as Rose could tell nobody played any particular game in Capri.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young men shot birds on Sunday afternoons when they could, but they weren’t even the proper birds to shoot, so perhaps it was better not to mention them.
