used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
the state of being absent
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
else
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From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
ForemostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
a young female
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
Hadden
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From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THORNS IN THE PATH.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
Isabel
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From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
and nothing more
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
Kathie
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From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
engage in
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
not one, and not any
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
and nothing more
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
a course of conduct
From this reading THORNS IN THE PATH.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THORNS IN THE PATH.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
THORNSnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading THORNS IN THE PATH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Foremost among these was Isabel Hadden, a tall, showy girl, who prided herself upon her figure and style.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
which person or people
From this reading Among the new scholars were several quite stylish and fashionable girls, who felt inclined to draw a line, or make some kind of a social distinction.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Yet something else had happened, or was working itself out slowly day by day.
but in spite of that
From this reading IT appeared to Kathie that she had never known so long a fortnight as the first two weeks of Uncle Robert's absence; yet everything had gone on just the same, none of the duties were changed, only the absence and the dreadful suspense.
