used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
react verbally
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
Barron
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
Ilga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now she eagerly awaited her mother's answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
and nothing more
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
over-occupied
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From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
Polly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
move stealthily
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was slow in coming, and then was accompanied by an ominous shake of the head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As it was she had had only time for brief surprise on receipt of letter or card; then it would slip from her mind.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST One of Polly's first questions on her return was of Ilga Barron.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading If she had not been so over-occupied while in New York, the fact that not a word was written her of Ilga would have given her great concern.
