used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
a social unit living together
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
Katherine
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From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
objectingverbUS /əbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
others
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From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
self-indulgencenoun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Stella ran from room to room, approving and objecting.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not a tranquil moment for the talk and the explanations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house had put on a gala air for the new guests; there were fires blazing everywhere, flowers everywhere, such as could be got at that advanced season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The evening passed in a whirl, such as Katherine, altogether unused to the strange mingled life of family occupations and self-indulgence, could not understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She liked the state apartment with its smart furniture in which she had herself been placed, but she did not like the choice of the rooms for the babies, and had them transferred to others, and the furniture altered and pulled about to suit their needs.
