used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adventuresses
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From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
(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 She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
react verbally
From this reading This question--partly its own answer--flashed through Ethel's mind.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
debatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
equability
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Ethel
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Ethel's
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every person
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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This question--partly its own answer--flashed through Ethel's mind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
conformity or harmony
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
Laura
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From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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mean or intend to express or convey
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
have ownership or possession of
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading This question--partly its own answer--flashed through Ethel's mind.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This question--partly its own answer--flashed through Ethel's mind.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In reality she was performing that extremely difficult feat, keeping an ear for two distinct conversations.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
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someone who visits
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
which person or people
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
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belonging to which person
From this reading What does this vehemence mean on the part of a man to whose nature it is wholly foreign, who is calmness and equability itself?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was to all appearances deep in discussion with Laura and Hicks as to certain debatable arrangements for the coming festivity.
showing curiosity
From this reading In the course of which difficult feat Ethel was wondering how it was that these adventuresses (yes, that is the word she used) with nothing on earth to recommend them, should have the power of taking everybody by storm in the way their visitor seemed to be doing.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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an affirmative
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