used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
(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 Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
Bess
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From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
disrespectfullyadverb
in a disrespectful manner
From this reading "Why, Laura Polk, how disrespectfully you talk!"
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
HACIENDAnounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
how
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From this reading "Why, Laura Polk, how disrespectfully you talk!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
located inward
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
and nothing more
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
Laura
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From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
MacKenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading "Why, Laura Polk, how disrespectfully you talk!"
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Why, Laura Polk, how disrespectfully you talk!"
express in words
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
at the time that
From this reading Laura inquired afterwards when the girls were all settled in a hotel close to the border for the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading Bess exclaimed from her place in front of the dressing table where she was brushing her hair.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Laura Polk, how disrespectfully you talk!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That the walls of that inner office would just cave in when Mr. MacKenzie started bellowing."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TELL US ABOUT THE HACIENDA "What did you think?"
