used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
BradburynounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
at any time
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
externals
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From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
frumpnounUS /frʌmp/
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
I'm
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From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
Keren-happuch
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From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
come together
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
not any; not one
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
Scollards
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From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, however, it seemed that Miss Bradbury had passed her own limit of garments which, however fine and costly in their day, were stamped with the fact that their day had been marked on a calendar long superseded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
unpunctuality
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From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four girls were ready for her betimes, for she never kept any one waiting and had the strongest objection to unpunctuality in another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She rang the bell of the small apartment ten minutes earlier than the Scollards had looked for her, and appeared erect and brisk as ever, with that combination of thorough breeding and disregard for externals which was peculiar to herself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "My children, I'm a frump!" she announced on entering, without other greeting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" NO one had ever known Miss Keren-happuch Bradbury to miss an appointment.
