used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
wanted intensely
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
else
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From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
LONELINESSnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
Polly
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From this reading LONELINESS NEVER in her entire career had Polly O'Neill felt more depressed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, on her arrival she had let it be known that she desired no callers or acquaintances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But here in her little hotel about a mile or more from the celebrated Colorado Springs she was finding existence duller than she had bargained for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Nothing else is possible to an actor or actress, although Miss O'Neill had tried to keep her private life as quiet as possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was, of course, accustomed to a very busy life filled with people and excitement.
