used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
Christine
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From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Roger met them, and conducted them to Patty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
Elise
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From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
HepworthnounUS /ˈhepwərθ/
British sculptor (1902-1975)
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
how
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From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Roger met them, and conducted them to Patty.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
cut with a saw
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
in the near future
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
move an implement through
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
carry out
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Roger met them, and conducted them to Patty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train soon arrived, and they saw Christine and Mr. Hepworth step down on to the station platform.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MOONLIGHT RIDE Patty seemed a little quiet as she and Roger drove to the station, for she was thinking how foolish Elise was, and what a lot of trouble she could stir up, if she chose to indulge in that stupid jealousy of Christine.
at the time that
From this reading But Roger’s gay banter revived Patty’s drooping spirits, and, when they reached the station, they were in a gale of laughter over some joking nonsense.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Christine had been more able to resent it, and take her own part, it would not have been so bad, but she was so sensitive to the slightest coldness, and so afraid of seeming to impose on Patty’s friendship, that it made the situation a little difficult.
