used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
(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 After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
Barnes
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From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Mimi crushed the notice.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
Dr
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From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
Mimi
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From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
a brief written record
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mimi crushed the notice.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On top of that, there was a note asking Mimi to come to Dr. Barnes' office at one o'clock!
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading After all, they had not slipped in Saturday unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE HORSE SHOW What proved to be one of the happiest weeks Mimi spent at Sheridan had a fearful beginning.
at the time that
From this reading When she dashed in the post office between classes to see if she had a letter from Germany, the disappointment of not finding one was enough.
