the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
any thing at all
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Would you care to go with us?”
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
permission to do something
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
Daggett
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From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
didn't
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From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
being one more than seven
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
immediately past
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
and nothing more
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their party numbered only six, and Patty knew that the box would hold eight, so there was room enough if Miss Daggett would go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would you care to go with us?”
precisely as stated
From this reading But as Patty looked at her guest’s stern, angular face, she didn’t see anything that led her to feel very hopeful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We had expected, Miss Daggett,” she said, “to go to the circus this afternoon.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Patty made that last remark by way of introducing the subject of the circus, for her only hope was that by some miraculous whim Miss Daggett would consent to go with them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Would you care to go with us?”
