used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
on or to one side
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
Atwells
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From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
Irma
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From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
Lookouts
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From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
Mignon
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From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
Muriel
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From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
obliginglyadverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/
in accommodation
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
semi-circle
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From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
Susan
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From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At a table on the right, Irma and Mignon were seated side by side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Is there any new business to be brought before the club?” inquired Muriel Harding in her most presidential manner.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Her interest centered on her account book, the latter did not trouble to raise her eyes as Muriel spoke.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Lookouts were in august session in the Atwells’ cozy living room, which the mere members of the family, aside from Susan, had obligingly vacated while the club held sway.
which person or people
From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
wide-armed
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From this reading Seated in a semi-circle that curved the lower end of the large room, nine girls fixed attentive eyes on Muriel, who occupied a wide-armed chair a few feet in front of them.
