used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
(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 THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
couldn't
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
characterized by great determination
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
at any time
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
GRIFFINnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
Hartleys
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From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though they talked it over by the hour there seemed to be nothing to do but talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after looking at a score or more of such combinations, she realised that task was futile.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, it took little to rouse the sleeping fires of interest that never were entirely extinguished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GRIFFIN AND THE ROSE Although the Hartleys had practically given up all hope of ever finding the hidden money, they couldn't help being imbued with Patty's enthusiasm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day, Patty went out all by herself, determined to see if she couldn't find some combination of an oak tree and a group of firs that would somehow seem especially prominent.
