used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
Alec
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From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
(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 A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
lacking funds
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
ConcealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
Edith
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From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
Edith's
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From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
a social unit living together
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
Hilton
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From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
HomesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
I'll
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From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
joined in matrimony
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
male cat
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was two or three days after Ruth had told me that she and Bob were not to be married.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
at the time that
From this reading A FAMILY CONFERENCE We all were seated about the table at one of Edith's sumptuous Sunday dinners at the Homestead when Ruth broke her news to the family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tom had come East on a business trip, and was spending Sunday with Alec in Hilton; so Edith telephoned to all of us within motoring distance and invited us up for "Sunday dinner."
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, I'll go," she nodded, when I had clapped my hand over the receiver and turned to her questioningly, and afterward she said to me, "Concealing my feelings is one of the accomplishments my education _has_ included.
