used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
can't
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From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
take in solid food
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
to come or go into
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
Ethel
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From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
and nothing more
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, I can't come in," she replied to her friend's entreaty to enter.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
Sanderson's
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From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now but a brief half hour remained to determine the creditable success of the rose pageant.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading It had been an eventful day for Ethel Walton.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I want just one little peep at the audience, while I eat my supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sandwich in her hand, she had slipped into the rear passage leading to the door of Mrs. Sanderson's box.
