used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
(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 Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading LEARNING.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
Lois
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From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
Lothrops
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From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
Madge
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From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
Numa
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From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
by chance
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
Pompilius
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From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
make steady
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a charming new life into the house of the Lothrops.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Madge kept her company in these new pursuits, perhaps with less engrossing interest; nevertheless with steady purpose and steady progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Every minute of her time was used; every opportunity was grasped; "Numa Pompilius" and the dictionary were in her hands whenever her hands were free; or Lois was bending over her drawing with an intent eye and eager fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Madge and Lois were learning to draw, and Lois was prosecuting her French studies with a zeal which promised to carry all before it.
