used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
in addition
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
greatly pleased
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
Eleanor
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From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
every person
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
HolidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
Isn't
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From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
Latimer
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From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
absolutely essential
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
Polly
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From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
power-of-attorney
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From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
Stock-holders
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From this reading Paul was saying: "Isn't it too jolly of John to send me East for the Holidays, by making me power-of-attorney for the Stock-holders meeting the first of January.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
a special situation
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
male cat
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
accept gladly
From this reading So Polly left her shadowy retreat and ran over to welcome him, too.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
at the time that
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The delighted exclamations from those in the room, however, drew her attention, and she was rejoiced to see Paul Stewart shaking hands with those crowding about him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Tom Latimer had disappeared also, a short time before this, and Polly was sitting in the wide seat built in the window, staring out over the roofs of the buildings without seeing a thing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS Eleanor was not to be seen when a young man came in the room and was joyously welcomed by everyone present.
