used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
closenessnounUS /ˈkloʊsnɪs/
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
don't
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From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
FAREWELLSnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
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 It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
a particular point in time
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
much-discussed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
having a supporting base
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading And then of course neither one knew of the closeness of the tie between them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading However, at the present moment they were busily engaged in packing two steamer trunks that were standing open before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FAREWELLS One morning in May two months later two girls were in the much-discussed back bedroom overlooking the Ashton garden.
at the time that
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
a late time of life
From this reading It was very much the same kind of cheerless day outdoors that it had been when they had first met each other after a lapse of many years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I never shall get all this stuff in if you don't come and help me, Esther," Betty protested in the spoiled fashion of an earlier time.
