from one side of something to the other
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
(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 older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
dearly loved
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
Carlton
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From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
Emily
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From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
a young female
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
highest in quality
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
half-way
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From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
Linda
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From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
SOLOnounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
the season of growth
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Smiling with an effort, he held up the newspaper to her startled eyes.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
at the time that
From this reading _Conclusion_ Linda Carlton was almost half-way across the ocean when her Aunt Emily learned that she had started.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Carlton returned after supper to find her brother waiting for her with the awe-inspiring news.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The older woman had been away from home all that day, visiting relatives in the country, peacefully enjoying the lovely spring weather, and little thinking that her beloved niece was having the greatest adventure of her life.
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 "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL TAKES OFF IN SOLO FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK FOR PARIS," she read in glaring print.
