used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
anew
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
in the past
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
Gretta
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From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
Gretta's
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From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
HOPE-SCOTT
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From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
of great significance or value
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
absolutely essential
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
prize-giving
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From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
express the need or desire for
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
an educational institution
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
SHIELDnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
SlaternounUS /ˈsleɪtər/
any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
express a supposition
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
carry out
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
To-day's
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From this reading THE HOPE-SCOTT SHIELD “To-day’s the first day of the holidays!”
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was Gretta’s waking thought, as she lay in her bed at home, on the morning of the Cliff School prize-giving.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The letter had been received and answered more than a week ago, but the doctor had not been apprised of its contents.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
which person or people
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was making such good progress, thought Gretta, that it would be a pity to worry him with a request for the money necessary for her ticket, and, besides, suppose he should have a relapse while she was away!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To this important function she had been specially invited by Miss Slater, who had written suggesting that, if the doctor’s health permitted of it, she should take the opportunity of seeing her old friends again.
