used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
(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 The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
(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 The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
the act of breaking something
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
greatly pleased
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
Gorham
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From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
death of a person
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
grown-up
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From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
(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 “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The girls had hung around him all the evening, delighted at the change for the better.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
It's
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From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
held dear
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
PROVIDENCEnounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
RobbinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbɪnz/
United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Robbins was so much improved in health that it really seemed as if he were his old self once more.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
at the time that
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “All the winter of trials and Mrs. Gorham, and the pump breaking.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “It’s worth everything to see him looking so well,” Helen had said in her grave, grown-up way.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading FIRST AID TO PROVIDENCE It was after supper that night when the younger ones were in bed that Jean had a chance to talk alone with her mother, one of those intimate heart to heart talks she dearly loved.
