used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
Betsey
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From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
Edith
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From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
Franklins
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From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
a quick look
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
and nothing more
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
immediately past
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
Neal
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From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
carry out
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Take her to a city," suggested the doctor; "she requires diversion."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
Trinkett
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From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
precisely as stated
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edith recovered slowly; but the shock had told upon her, and it was thought she needed a change of air.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And very hurriedly and unexpectedly they decided to go to Washington for a week or two, stopping in Philadelphia on their way back for a glimpse of Neal.
at the time that
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The party consisted of Mrs. Franklin, Edith, and Cynthia, with the addition at the last moment of Aunt Betsey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each of the three Franklins felt a slight pang of disappointment when they heard that Miss Trinkett intended to join them; it would have been just a little nicer to go alone.
