used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
(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 From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
brought into existence
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
Clarine
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From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
congratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
greatly pleased
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
the literary culture
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
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 On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
Vivienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
at the time that
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
which person or people
From this reading On the anniversary of her birthday, Vivienne received many congratulatory letters, and many visits from personal friends who could not be present to enjoy the festivities in the evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vivienne was delighted with these evidences of regard, but looked forward with intense interest to the hour when the message from her dead father was to be placed in her hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading From nearly all of the writers or callers she received some visible tokens of love or esteem.
a late time of life
From this reading Clarine had told her that she was born at six o’clock in the afternoon, and, as she would not be eighteen years old until that hour arrived, she would not give her the paper until that time.
