used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
ALIX
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From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading (Hope, faith, and love were in her family.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
a social unit living together
From this reading (Hope, faith, and love were in her family.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading (Hope, faith, and love were in her family.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Hope, faith, and love were in her family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading (Hope, faith, and love were in her family.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
Margot
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From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
matinsnoun
the first canonical hour; at daybreak
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
Orme
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From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
a human being
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
undiscouragedadjective
not deterred
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
Verstigel
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From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALIX GOES It was Sunday next day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
Wonford
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From this reading Mrs. Orme, who thought it time Mademoiselle Verstigel went to Mass again, sent her over to Wonford, where there was a church of her persuasion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She herself had to go up to town to the Sunday club where soldiers' and sailors' families were kept out of the streets and given coffee, news, friendship, music, and the chance to read good books, a chance of which Mrs. Orme, a sanguine person, hoped undiscouraged that they would one day avail themselves.
people who are wounded
From this reading Dorothy and Margot conducted a party of wounded soldiers to matins.
