used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEALED BOOK REOPENED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A SEALED BOOK REOPENED.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
Clifford
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From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
the act of departing
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
one or the other of two
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
death of a person
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
(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 turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
the aggregate of past events
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
immediately past
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
REOPENEDverbUS /riˈoʊpənd/
past form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading A SEALED BOOK REOPENED.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading A SEALED BOOK REOPENED.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
for a short time
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
in the near future
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
that is looked for
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
express in words
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Helen turned upon her with a look of dismay, and flushed a startled crimson.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One day shortly after the announcement of her engagement, Dorothy sought her mother, upon the departure of her last pupil, her face unusually grave and a trifle careworn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
a late time of life
From this reading This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
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 This was the first time during many years that their unhappy history had been alluded to by either; for, soon after taking up their residence in New York, Helen had forbidden the topic.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mamma," she began, with some hesitation, "I have been thinking, and do you not think, that we ought to tell Clifford about--about our past?"
