used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
(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 And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
munitionnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃən/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
the local environment
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
Patricia
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From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
Quale
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From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
sight-seeing
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From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
trolley-trips
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From this reading After that came a series of delightful trolley-trips through distant and picturesque parts of the surrounding country.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading During their wanderings, it chanced that she and her father took few meals at the hotel.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
at the time that
From this reading And when she was at leisure at all, Patricia spent not a little time with Mrs. Quale, finding a real delight in her quaint, sunny, comfortable company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of her resolution to get better acquainted with her mysterious neighbor, however, Patricia made no further progress in that direction for several days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These were spent in a round of sight-seeing with her father through the big, busy, manufacturing city in which they were staying, at present so absorbed in its war work and munition making.
