used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
Hal
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From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
the literary culture
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
Marjorie
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From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He must have been right in line for a popularity prize.”
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “These are letters to Brooke Hamilton from friends,” she explained as she shoved the two packs across the table to Jerry.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Her flash of self-conscious embarrassment had vanished in quick amusement of Jerry’s remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She was quick to understand the purpose of Jerry’s ridiculous and elaborate objections to her really sincere words concerning Hal.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD WIDE SECRET Marjorie was laughing as she resumed her seat at the study table.
