used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
Bettina
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From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Tante did not tell us definitely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Tante did not tell us definitely.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
Marta
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From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, not exactly," Bettina Graham answered her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
sitting-room
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From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
Tante
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From this reading "Tante did not tell us definitely.
express in words
From this reading "Tante did not tell us definitely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marta Clark inquired, glancing up from a city map which she had been studying.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tante did not tell us definitely.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Plans for the Future In a large hotel sitting-room a number of girls were grouped in various attitudes, discussing a question which evidently interested them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Does any one know _why_ we are _not_ to start east tomorrow as we planned?"
