used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PICNIC IN THE GLEN.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
(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 At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
Amy
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From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
wanted intensely
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
funniestadjectiveUS /ˈfʌniəst/
superlative of “funny” — arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "You're the funniest girl, Amy.
a young female
From this reading "You're the funniest girl, Amy.
GLENnounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading A PICNIC IN THE GLEN.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
how
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From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PICNIC IN THE GLEN.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading A PICNIC IN THE GLEN.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PICNIC IN THE GLEN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
at the time that
From this reading It is amazing how fast time flies when one is busy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To Amy each day seemed too short to accomplish half she desired, and each one held some new, fascinating interest in that study of life which so absorbed her.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At "Charity House" all were busy, and to all the winter passed with incredible swiftness.
You're
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From this reading "You're the funniest girl, Amy.
