used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
(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 As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Veronica demurred vigorously.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
I'd
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From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
Lucy'snounUS /ˈluːsiz/
possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
a particular point in time
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
and nothing more
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
Ronny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
Ronny's
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From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
express in words
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
a person, without saying who
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
carry out
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
tomorrow'snounUS /təˈmɑːroʊz/
possessive form of “tomorrow” — the day after today
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
TravelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading What Marjorie said, however, the next moment after Ronny had turned the key in the door was: “Girls, I’d like to have Ronny take charge of this meeting.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica demurred vigorously.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Veronica demurred vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of Lucy’s strong plea for an official meeting of the Five Travelers was a gathering, in hers and Ronny’s room, on the next evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
at the time that
From this reading As all had agreed to prepare for tomorrow’s recitations first, it was nine o’clock when they assembled to hear what Lucy had to say.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While there are only a handful of us, someone ought to be at the head.”
