used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
Agnes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
a single distinct event
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
Marchenell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
Neale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
and nothing more
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
not often
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
in the near future
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
surveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
a special situation
From this reading Agnes was more interested in another thing, and she confided in Neale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “She is coming to see us soon.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Altogether that first run in their automobile was pronounced a jolly success by the Corner House girls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
which person or people
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The return journey from Marchenell Grove was without incident.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If we had only become acquainted with Mrs. Heard the trip would have been more than worth while,” declared Ruth, who was seldom as enthusiastic about a new acquaintance as she was about the aunt of the county surveyor.
