used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATAL IMPRESS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading A FATAL IMPRESS.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
Helena'snounUS /ˈhelɪnəz/
possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
IMPRESSverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading A FATAL IMPRESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
Maxon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
room-mate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
the season of growth
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost six months had flown, and the spring vacation was close at hand.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I dread vacation week," she said to her room-mate, one evening as they sat over their examination papers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helena's homesickness had given place to quiet content; and a keen pleasure in her new duties was fast taking possession of her, which Madame Scranton noticed with satisfaction, and reported to Mrs. Maxon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was so lonely during the holidays while you were gone--I cried myself to sleep every night, and it will be just as hard this vacation.
