used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
matters of personal concern
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
DISTINGUISHESverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
Kate
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From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
Kate's
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From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
most important element
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
on one occasion
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
Prentiss
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From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
Prouty
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From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
simmeredverbUS /ˈsɪmərd/
past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
in the near future
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
TOOMEY
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From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
look attentively
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This had required something like two weeks, and in the interim the excitement attendant upon Kate's return had simmered down.
in or at the place that
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had not been in Prouty since, but Prentiss, having notified her of the day of his arrival, was now awaiting her appearance with an impatience that evidenced itself in the frequency with which he looked at his watch.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOOMEY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF It had not been possible for Prentiss to go with Kate to Prouty but he had promised to come as soon as he could arrange his affairs.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading So this was Kate's environment, or a part of it--where she had grown to womanhood.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As Prentiss stood at the window of the Prouty House looking down Main Street, his face wore a smile that was at once amused and kindly.
