used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
AkronnounUS /ˈækrən/
a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
greatly pleased
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
Ethel
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From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
GrandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
Grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
an established custom
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
Hollister
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From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
engage in
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
and nothing more
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
not often
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
she's
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From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
SUSAN
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From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grandmother is delighted and I expect that Aunt Susan will accept," and Mrs. Hollister calmly drew on her gloves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO AUNT SUSAN One afternoon Mrs. Hollister called Ethel into her room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
which person or people
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Now, as her mother was not in the habit of considering her grandmother's comfort, and as the two women were seldom of one accord, Ethel looked at her furtively and with a puzzled expression of countenance, but that lady acted not the least embarrassed.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know she's Grandmother's only sister, and I think it will do them both good to see each other.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After closing the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father's Aunt Susan, who lives in Akron, to come here and make us a visit.
