used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
(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 Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
(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 The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
dearly loved
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
DomainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
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From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
set up or found
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
INVITATIONSnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The delightful bracing air made her feel better and stronger; and the entire freedom from care or responsibility quieted her nerves.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Besides enjoying their happiness, the dear old lady was quite happy and contented on her own account.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
(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 Grandma Dorrance realized that all was well, and gave the children absolute liberty to do as they pleased from morning to night, feeling grateful that the circumstances permitted her to do this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
which person or people
From this reading The experiment seemed to be proving a complete success; and the six people who lived in the big hotel were collectively and individually happy.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading SIX INVITATIONS June came, and found the Dorrance Domain in full working order.
