used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
in addition
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
ALVIRAH
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From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
BRIARWOODnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
Cameron
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From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
Cheslow
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From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
drygoodsnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
at any time
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
the act of departing
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (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 AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
Murchiston
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From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
select carefully from a group
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
an educational institution
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
male cat
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They also had another guest in the big automobile who took up a deal of the attention of the drygoods merchant and Mrs. Murchiston.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Aunt Alvirah was going farther from the Red Mill and the town of Cheslow than she had ever been in her life before.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
two-days
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From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A two-days' trip was made of it, the party staying at a hotel for the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
which person or people
From this reading AUNT ALVIRAH AT BRIARWOOD HALL Mr. Cameron, Helen's father, and Mrs. Murchiston, who had acted as governess for the twins until they were old enough to go to boarding school, were motoring to Briarwood Hall for the graduation exercises.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They proposed to pick Tom up at Seven Oaks Military Academy, for he would spend another year at that school, not graduating until the following June.
