used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
a female human offspring
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
Duvall
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From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
Fifty-seventh
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From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
set up or found
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
How
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From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
of the present time and place
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
LearynounUS /ˈlɪri/
United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
the act of departing
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
not in physical motion
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Ruth Morton had received a fearful shock the evening before, but by the morning she had recovered from the immediate effects of it, although she still felt extremely weak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
at the time that
From this reading When Duvall and his little party arrived at the apartment on Fifty-seventh Street, they were received in the library by Mrs. Morton.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She greeted both Grace and Duvall cordially, but it was evident, from her manner, that she found the presence of the Norman woman and Miss Ford highly distasteful to her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Duvall drew her to one side, leaving the two women in charge of Leary and Grace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How is your daughter now, Mrs. Morton?" he asked.
