used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
cause to be bored
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This room was known as “The Study”.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
the act of departing
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
Merritt
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From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
the middle of the day
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
not divisible by two
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
and nothing more
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
Peggy
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From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
Ralph
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From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
in the near future
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This room was known as “The Study”.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This room was known as “The Study”.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
the act of using
From this reading Immediately upon her arrival the Camp Fire girls formed a circle about her and as soon as possible bore her off to a room in one of the smaller cabins devoted exclusively to their use.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Friends That Were Toward noon the next day the half dozen other guests arrived, leaving only Ralph Merritt to follow later.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Formerly it had been the living-room in the smaller house, but at present was lined with books and filled with Camp Fire trophies, baskets, embroidery, sofa cushions, odd pieces of weaving, and the Camp Fire photographs depicting their various experiences, which the girls always carried with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not expected until Christmas eve, so affording Peggy Webster a few days with her family and friends.
