used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
in the past
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading For Marjorie it marked the answering of a most perplexing question.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
dearly loved
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
at any time
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
Marjorie
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From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
MarvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Marjorie it marked the answering of a most perplexing question.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading For Marjorie it marked the answering of a most perplexing question.
president'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For Marjorie it marked the answering of a most perplexing question.
re-union
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost four by the chimes clock on Hamilton Hall when Marjorie and Miss Susanna issued from the president’s house, arm in arm.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It marked for Miss Susanna the re-union with a valued friend of long ago—Hamilton College.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither would ever forget that wonderful afternoon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OUR BELOVED GUESTS “And now, Marvelous Manager, you and I will continue our walk on the campus.”
