used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
Alden
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From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
(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 Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
confidantenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænt/
a female confidant
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
else
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From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
apart from; not including
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
LawtonnounUS /ˈlɔːtən/
a town in southwest Oklahoma
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
Lillian
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From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
Maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
Phyllis
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From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
Seldon
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From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Lillian Seldon was experiencing her first taste of society and it had gone to her head.
tea-party
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For the first time since they had banded themselves together their interests lay apart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BOX After the tea-party a variety of things came up to engage the attention of the "Merry Maid's" crew.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phyllis Alden was so deeply impressed with the fact that Lieutenant James Lawton had chosen her as a confidante and insisted on telling her all his aims and aspirations, that she had thought of little else except him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young officers at Fortress Monroe and the midshipmen vied with one another in paying her devoted attention, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was pretty and a favorite.
