used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
Bab
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Barbara
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From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
dearly loved
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
don't
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From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
immediately past
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
LENOX
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From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
on one occasion
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
Sallie
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From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
sitting-room
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From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I don't know, Bab, dear," Miss Sallie answered complacently.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I am told that it once had more literary associations than any other town in the country.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOCIETY IN LENOX "Miss Sallie, is Lenox the oldest summer resort in the United States?" inquired Barbara, as they sat on a private veranda which opened into their own sitting-room, in the most beautiful hotel in Lenox.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
a late time of life
From this reading "I think modern Lenox has been transformed by the wealth that has come into the place in the last fifty years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As Ruth tells me you are ambitious to become a writer some day, this will interest you.
