used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
BEVERLY
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From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
bygonesnounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːnz/
plural of “bygone” — past events to be put aside
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
set up or found
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
the act of departing
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
Hortense
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From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
InitiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
MANDALAYnounUS /ˈmændəleɪ/
a city in central Myanmar to the north of Rangoon
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
Marjorie
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From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
Randolph
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From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
SINGSverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
having a supporting base
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie was aroused from the intricacies of a difficult mathematical problem by a ring at the bell, and on going to the door, found Beverly Randolph standing on the threshold.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading But Beverly had no intention of referring to unpleasant bygones.
someone who visits
From this reading It was the first time the two had been alone together since the evening of the Initiation, and in spite of herself, Marjorie felt her cheeks growing hot as she asked the visitor to come in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEVERLY SINGS "MANDALAY" IT was a stormy December afternoon, about ten days later, and Marjorie was alone in her room preparing her lessons for the next day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsie had gone shopping with her mother, and Hortense had been sent on an errand.
