used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
Barton
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From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
Betty
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From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
CONCORDnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
a social unit living together
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
start firing a weapon
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
for more time
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
express in words
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless, the carrying on of her romance with the same secrecy as she had first observed was not so easy now, nor did it seem to Faith so desirable as in the beginning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Anthony took the nurse and children and Faith Barton accompanied them, in order to keep Angelique from being lonely, she explained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, her real desire, of course, was to be able to see as much as possible of Kenneth Helm.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ONCE MORE IN CONCORD BUT as Polly did not immediately recover from the shock and exposure of the fire, Betty Graham did not return home with her family to Concord.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Kenneth still implored her to say nothing for a short while longer.
