used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
adjoined
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From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
in addition
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
bed-room
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From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
Bettina
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From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
clutteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
guardian'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
a social unit living together
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
a brief written record
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
on one occasion
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
and nothing more
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
Patricia
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From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
Patricia's
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From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house was hers and she was also the oldest member of the household.
sitting-room
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From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sitting-room adjoined Mrs. Burton’s bed-room and was at the front of the house on the second floor.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One morning about two weeks later Bettina Graham entered her Camp Fire guardian’s small private sitting-room bearing a note in her hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed the two rooms were the choice ones of the entire house so that Mrs. Burton had objected to Miss Patricia’s not occupying them herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, Miss Patricia had at once protested that not only were the rooms not particularly desirable, but that they were too cluttered with artistic paraphernalia for her to endure living in them.
