used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
anew
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
Allan
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From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
in addition
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
for the reason that
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
Bettina
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From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
the act of departing
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
DrainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
EncounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
set up or found
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
GillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
Peggy's
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From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
an educational institution
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
Tahawus
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From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been depressed all day; Peggy’s marriage and departure to a foreign country meant more to her than most persons dreamed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The fact that Peggy appeared to have found her place in the scheme of things also affected Bettina, because of late she herself had felt that she must find some more definite outlet for her own life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
very small
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
except if; if not
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
being of use or service
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They had been intimate and devoted friends since they were tiny girls, and Bettina believed their friendship could never again have its old value.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An Encounter While Gill and Allan Drain were having their interview in the living-room, Bettina Graham slipped out of Tahawus cabin alone and carrying her skates walked down to the edge of Half Moon Lake.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her school days were over unless she were to choose some special course of study; this winter in the mountains, delightful as it had been in many respects and not without its useful lessons, nevertheless seemed to be a pause and not a step forward in any particular direction.
