used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
quickly and without warning
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
anew
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
(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 Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
Claudia
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From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
the act of departing
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
How
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From this reading How she talked last night!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
Ideala
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From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
immediately past
From this reading How she talked last night!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading How she talked last night!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
on one occasion
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
in the near future
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said: "She is looking her best, and is our own Ideala again--faults and all!
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading How she talked last night!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Claudia did not see the change in Ideala all at once.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
at the time that
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Just in the old way," I agreed, "but with a difference; for in the old days she talked at random, but now I feel sure she has a plan and a purpose, and all that she says is part of it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This suggested new possibilities to Claudia, and when Ideala joined us presently, she asked, abruptly: "Are you going back to China?"
