used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
in addition
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD TEMPTATION REVIVED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
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 The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
entertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD TEMPTATION REVIVED.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
REVIVEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading AN OLD TEMPTATION REVIVED.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
deliver by singing
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading AN OLD TEMPTATION REVIVED.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was far more than she had dared to expect, and she was much elated over her good fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
two times
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seemed quite a promising outlook so early in the season, and she was also hoping much from her new venture as entertainer at private social functions.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Helen had entered three new pupils on her books at the beginning of the fall, these increasing her class to thirteen, and she had also been engaged, for an early date in October, to sing at a charity fair, to be held under the auspices of one of the wealthy clubs of the city.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The fair was extensively advertised, and was held for four afternoons and evenings of the second week in October, Helen appearing twice upon each occasion, and proving such a drawing card that a score of engagements for fashionable receptions was the result of her success.
