used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Anna watched her with astonished curiosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
CABLEGRAMnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Anna watched her with astonished curiosity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
take in solid food
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
Hartwell-Jones
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From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna watched her with astonished curiosity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
Letty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
and nothing more
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
tea-parties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
precisely as stated
From this reading A CABLEGRAM In spite of Letty’s appearing to be overjoyed at the arrival of the chocolate and cakes, she did not eat very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These little afternoon tea-parties occurred every day now, and Anna Parsons was always included.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Anna watched her with astonished curiosity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some reason which Anna did not understand she did not seem able to keep quiet for an instant.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anna watched her with astonished curiosity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every second she would jump up to fetch some trifle for Mrs. Hartwell-Jones, for which that lady had not felt the slightest need; or if she could think of nothing to do, would simply whirl about the room in an ecstasy of motion.
