used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual she was smoking.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
cacophonousadjective
having an unpleasant sound
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
can't
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From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
an established custom
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
I've
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From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
negligée
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From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
a light shade of red
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
Pleyden's
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From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
Polly
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From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
remonstrances
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From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
and nothing more
From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading As usual she was smoking.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
the season of growth
From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
they're
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From this reading “I’m sick to death of Atlantic City and besides I hear they’re having a rainy spring.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I’ve a lot of things on here and simply can’t go.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
unimpairedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/
not damaged or diminished in any respect
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mrs. Pleyden’s habit to move to Atlantic City in April and she began her usual preparations on the day after the party in spite of remonstrances from Polly.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She was lying on a sofa in her mother’s bedroom and wore a pale green negligée in delicate harmony with the pink of her cheeks, unimpaired by a cacophonous winter.
