used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
Barry
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From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
DisperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
one or the other of two
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
any strong feeling
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
Geraldine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
a young female
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
Melody's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
not any; not one
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading To be alone with the mother of her knight was exciting, and her determination was not to allow any emotion to be observable in her manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
having a point
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading She felt that in either case she had been summoned for inspection, for of course Ben had left his mother in no doubt as to his sentiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Clouds Disperse And so with the entrance into that automobile began still another chapter in Geraldine Melody's life.
but in spite of that
From this reading She did not yet know whether she was present as a seamstress or as a guest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While they drove through the attractive avenues of the resort and Mrs. Barry pointed out the cottages belonging to well-known people, the young girl was making an effort for her own self-possession.
