used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
Betty
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From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
Esther's
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From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
Heart-to-Heartnoun
an intimate talk in private
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
take the midday meal
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
odd-shaped
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From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
on one occasion
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
Polly
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From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
splintsnounUS /splɪnts/
plural of “splint” — a thin sliver of wood
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading Her accident had not been a serious one, since by putting her ankle into splints at once she had saved it from dangerous swelling.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
hard to endure
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Nevertheless she was unable to walk about except on crutches and so the tedium of staying at home was trying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Particularly as this was one of Esther's days in Berlin devoted to her music lesson, Betty wished to be with her friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Heart-to-Heart Talk Several days later Betty Ashton was driven over to spend the day with Polly and Miss Adams.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The three women had spent the morning out of doors, but after lunch, as it grew unexpectedly cool, Polly suggested that a small fire be laid in their queer German stove, which was built of porcelain and stood like an odd-shaped monument in a corner of the sitting room.
