used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TESTING A LOVER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
Allyn
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From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
Alma
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From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
Colebrook
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From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
Dollie
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From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
else
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From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
fiancé
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From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading TESTING A LOVER.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
Marion
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From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
rearrangingverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
TESTINGnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading TESTING A LOVER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marion had ample opportunity to observe George Colebrook in the next two days, for Miss Allyn was furnishing her little flat, and her _fiancé_ was assiduous in his attentions to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’m a little puzzled about George,” Miss Allyn confided to Marion as they were busily arranging and rearranging the new furniture.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dollie was out in the little kitchen making some tea, so Marion knew instinctively that Miss Allyn had something on her mind that she did not wish any one else to know about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She looked at her inquiringly, and with so much sympathy in her face that Alma Allyn stopped in her work and came over and stood by her.
