the state of being absent
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
give expression to
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
how
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From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
come together
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
on one occasion
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
a male human offspring
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Balfour had awakened soon after Bob’s departure for the club meeting.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His absence reminded her that he was to meet the boys at three o’clock.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She felt under obligations to Tom’s mother for the attention the latter had given her son, and she determined to call at the Allen home at once and express her gratitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was easily explained later.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JERRY BLOSSOM SUDDENLY APPEARS Neither Mrs. Balfour nor Tom’s mother took the time at that exciting moment to explain to the astonished Bob how Mrs. Balfour happened to be in Mrs. Allen’s home.
