used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
set up or found
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
hold firmly
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Christmas, my Christmas secret," she whispered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Christmas, my Christmas secret," she whispered.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Christmas, my Christmas secret," she whispered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although she had looked forward to this hour with pleasure, now it seemed to hold something of a feeling of fear.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then, as she felt the key within her grasp, she turned resolutely to the task.
showing curiosity
From this reading As Florence felt in her purse for the key she found herself wondering for the hundredth time what it might contain.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading At the precise moment that the four companions in the great city hotel rose to offer each other their Christmas greetings, Florence and Meg stood over the fascinating bag which had cost Florence so much worry and trouble.
