used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
quickly and without warning
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
dearly loved
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
without deviation
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
set up or found
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
the act of departing
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
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From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
INVESTIGATORnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
Leslie
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From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
pleasanter
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From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
relentedverbUS /rɪˈlentɪd/
past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “I’m expecting a letter or a telegram from”—Leslie checked herself abruptly—“from a dear friend,” she continued.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BUSY INVESTIGATOR On Monday, Leslie, now elated by her newest plan, relented and called Doris Monroe on the telephone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls met by appointment at the Colonial and in a far pleasanter frame of mind than that of the preceding Thursday.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she had been ready to condemn Doris for going to the hop, nevertheless she had a thriving curiosity to know what had happened at the dance.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “I may go to New York,” Leslie announced, directly they had found a table to suit their difficult fancy and seated themselves.
