used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
(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 It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
Dorothy's
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
Dorrance
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
Dorrance's
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From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
a social unit living together
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
immediately past
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
absolutely essential
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It did seem hard to keep the children in the city all summer, and however the experiment might result it could do no great harm in any way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Leicester, too, showed himself capable of rising to an emergency, and now that there was occasion for him to be looked upon as the man of the family, he determined to play well the part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For all Mrs. Dorrance's gentle, helpless manner, the fine old lady had a certain reserve force, which often manifested itself in an unexpected decision.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DEPARTURE After several interviews with Mr. Lloyd, and after discussing the matter with several other friends whose advice she valued, Mrs. Dorrance concluded that it was best to try Dorothy's plan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were to start the last week in May, and though Mr. Lloyd had offered to go up with them, Grandma Dorrance had concluded that would not be necessary.
