used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
Gerry
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From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
the literary culture
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
Lowe
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From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
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 For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
attach to a support
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
the middle of the day
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Afterwards they intended taking one of the long trail trips over the mountain, so that it would be impossible for them to return to their hotel until late afternoon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
Vera's
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From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
at the time that
From this reading For many reasons it seemed best that Mrs. Burton should be alone when she received the visit from Gerry.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Surely Gerry would wish to have at least this first interview without interruption!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bitter Waters Following Vera's suggestion, the next morning the five girls decided that they would spend the day in making the journey up the famous Mount Lowe, a few miles away.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Believing it impossible that her guest could arrive before noon, Mrs. Burton spent the early hours of the morning in writing letters to her husband and sister, including several business notes as well.
