15th
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From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
(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 "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading "Excessively attentive I call it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Excessively attentive I call it."
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 She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
etc
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From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
ExcessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Excessively attentive I call it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
How
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From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a message received and understood
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
Monica
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From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
Priscilla
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From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "An invitation from Madam O'Connor," says Miss Priscilla in a pleased tone, glancing at them all, over the top of her spectacles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad she has asked Terence and Monica," says Miss Penelope.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She has the card in her hand, and slowly reads aloud the information printed upon it, to the effect that Madam O'Connor will be at home on Friday the 15th, from four to six o'clock, etc.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How Monica is put in possession of a dreadful secret--And how Kit protests against the injustice of the world.
