used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
abeyancenounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
(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 Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes, we--" began Mrs. Lathrop.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
lacking funds
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
Em'ly's
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From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
hadn't
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From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
it's
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From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
and nothing more
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
Lathrop
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From this reading "Yes, we--" began Mrs. Lathrop.
LizanounUS /ˈliːzə/
similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Yes, we--" began Mrs. Lathrop.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
not any; not one
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
Polly
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From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
express in words
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
seancenounUS /ˈseɪɑːns/
a meeting of spiritualists
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
SewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
Susan
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From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
to-day
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From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Susan, and the seance broke up for that day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Polly read it all aloud to us to-day, and I must say it's a _most_ astonishing book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, we--" began Mrs. Lathrop.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
at the time that
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
which person or people
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was resumed the day after, and the day after that, but no further progress having been made in the development of 'Liza Em'ly's affairs, that interesting topic remained in abeyance until after the next meeting of the Sewing Society, when the subject was put forward with emphasis.
a late time of life
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, we--" began Mrs. Lathrop.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You never hear the beat," said the lady who nearly always went to the Sewing Society to the lady who hadn't been there for years; "this book of 'Liza Em'ly's seems to be something just beyond belief.
