used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
clothing in general
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
the act of departing
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
not any; not one
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
orgynounUS /ˈɔːrdʒi/
any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
rejuvenatedverbUS /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd/
past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
remodelled
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From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
shipshapeadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
squirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading She could not afford any new clothes, but everything in her wardrobe was rejuvenated as far as possible, and a number of things entirely remodelled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, it was to no fortnight of patient waiting that she settled down.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One by one they were folded away in her trunk until everything was so shipshape that she could have finished packing at an hour's notice.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading She threw herself into such an orgy of preparations for leaving home, that the days flew around like the wheels of a squirrel cage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A NEW FRIEND Although some of the applications which Mary sent out did not have as far to travel as the first one, she did not count on hearing from any of them within two weeks.
