acted upon; influenced
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
a female human offspring
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
divisible by two
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
ice-water
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From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
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 She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
with low volume
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
recurring again and again
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Rosemary alone remained faithful to her duties, feeling the responsibility of an oldest daughter.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
Trudy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Trudy declared that the heat always affected her and demanded an electric fan in her room and drove Winnie frantic with repeated requests for ice-water.
at the time that
From this reading Sarah tried to beg off from making the beds morning after morning and Shirley began to grumble when called from her play to go to the store.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RUNAWAY June slipped quietly into July and with the long, hot sunny days came the inclination to slight regular tasks as Winnie had predicted.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She answered the many calls on the telephone, kept the messages straight and even wrote out the cards for the office file.
