used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought 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 But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
for the reason that
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
Di
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From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
Eagleston
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From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
apart from; not including
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
the act of giving
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
how
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From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
and nothing more
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
the literary culture
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
march in a procession
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
naughtinessnoun
an attribute of mischievous children
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
absolutely essential
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
on one occasion
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
repulsivelyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
express in words
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
precisely as stated
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I explained how I had met Captain Eagleston March, and how we had spent the day and the heavenly evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I saw that she was thinking hard as I went on, and I knew what she was thinking: about the need of forgiving me because of the new interest in life my naughtiness had brought her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
at the time that
From this reading Next morning when Di came back, I told her what was necessary to tell, and not a bit more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Di listened to the end, without interrupting me once except by opening her eyes very wide, and now and then raising her eyebrows, or giving vent to expressive sighs.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But first, I let her open the invitation which had just come by hand from the American Embassy (she opens all Father's letters, except those that have a repulsively private look), and when she began, "I wonder how on earth----," I was able to work my story in neatly, as an explanation.
