used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
anew
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
(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 Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
Carlton
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From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
Clavering
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From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
deem to be
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
Haydock
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From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
Linda
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From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
Louise
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From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
come together
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
the light of the Moon
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was her father's misfortune mentioned again after her first afternoon at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
on one occasion
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
Ralph
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From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
Sue's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Linda went home and opened her invitations, accepting those that were scheduled for before Christmas, and took an active interest in her aunt's preparations for the great day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _On the Trail_ Although Linda and Louise were both greatly excited about their plan, they decided to keep it a secret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a small afternoon bridge at Sue's which she could attend, and a moonlight skating party which Dot had planned for December twenty-third, and of course she could go to the big Christmas Eve dance at the Country Club with Ralph Clavering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once they disclosed it, they would probably meet with all sorts of opposition; Mr. Carlton would consider it foolish, his sister and Mrs. Haydock, dangerous.
