used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
speak to
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
(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 There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
CHILDREN'S
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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
Donald
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From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
EYE-WITNESS
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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
set up or found
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
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 This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
most important element
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
march in a procession
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
Margaret
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From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
REPORTEDadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
in the near future
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR: REPORTED IN A LETTER BY AN EYE-WITNESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
precisely as stated
From this reading The directory gave me her address, and I soon found myself on the corner of two beautiful streets and before a very large and elegant house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading This did not surprise me, as I knew her husband to be a very wealthy man.
at the time that
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
which person or people
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There seemed to be various entrances, for the house stood with its side to the main street; but when I had at last selected a bell to ring, I became convinced that I had not, after all, gone to the front door.
a late time of life
From this reading It was the last Monday in March, and I had come in from my country home to see if I could find my old school friend, Margaret Crosby, who is now Mrs. Donald Bird, and who is spending a few years in California.
