used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
(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 But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
Ashton'snounUS /ˈæʃtənz/
possessive form of “ashton” — British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
true confidential information
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
Downer's
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From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
divisible by two
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
set up or found
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
Marion
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From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
not any; not one
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
and nothing more
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
Parke
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From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading STORIED WEST ROCK.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
an educational institution
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
STORIEDadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrid/
having an illustrious past
From this reading STORIED WEST ROCK.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
Susan
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From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she had asked about it, no one seemed even to have known of it, and that Susan should not only have heard, but been so interested as to choose it for the subject of her story, was a puzzle!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading STORIED WEST ROCK.
at the time that
From this reading When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton's entertainment, she was in a great deal of perturbation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when the story was read, and she found it, in all its details, so exactly like her father's, her surprise changed to a miserable suspicion, of which she was heartily ashamed, but from which she could not escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The title of Susan Downer's story, on its announcement, had filled her with surprise, for since her coming to the school she had never before heard West Rock mentioned.
