used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
(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 This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
for the reason that
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
lacking funds
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
Eastshore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
at any time
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
the act of giving
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
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 A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
a social unit living together
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
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 delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
express in words
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
an educational institution
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The day after the party Aunt Trudy decided to "run into the city" for her new glasses and some special errands.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
having come into contact
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
Trudy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHAIN OF PROMISES The "hot spell" broke that night and the morning was deliciously cool and fresh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
which person or people
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading This delightful state of weather continued for several days and was immediately reflected in the changed temper of the Willis household and, it is safe to say, in many other Eastshore households since we are all more or less affected by weather conditions.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Shirley took her good fortune complacently and was heard to remark that she wished school would open the next day because now she was old enough to go.
a late time of life
From this reading Aunt Trudy, who really was miserable under excessive heat revived and insisted on giving a birthday party for Shirley who was six years old on the third of August, and Rosemary and Sarah pleased and touched the good lady by their assurances that it was the nicest child's party ever given in the town.
