used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could be as sleepy as she wanted to.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could be as sleepy as she wanted to.
for the reason that
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
Carlton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could be as sleepy as she wanted to.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
the first light of day
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
immediately past
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
not any; not one
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
the middle of the day
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
on one occasion
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
with speed
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading She could be as sleepy as she wanted to.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The dance had continued until almost dawn, and for once she stayed to the end.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She could be as sleepy as she wanted to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For there was no flight in store for her on the morrow, or the day after.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Plans for the Ocean Flight_ The last day of the Christmas vacation--New Year's--passed very quickly for Linda Carlton.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Accordingly, her aunt did not wake her until noon, and only then because her father was taking a late afternoon train back to New York.
