used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading And they were literally bursting with news and excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
Cecily
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From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
Cecily's
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From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
currantnoun
any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And they were literally bursting with news and excitement.
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
Janet
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From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
immediately past
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
held up in the air
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading And they were literally bursting with news and excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
engage in
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
Marcia
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From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
Marcia's
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From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
information about recent and important events
From this reading And they were literally bursting with news and excitement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
being perceived or observed
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
and nothing more
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
quininenounUS /ˈkwaɪnaɪn/
a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
sallied
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From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Benedict opened the gate for them as before, and to their inquiries replied that Cecily seemed a little better.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE LIFTED VEIL Next morning Marcia and Janet sallied forth to make their promised visit to Cecily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were armed with a box of quinine pills, two glasses of currant jelly, a new magazine, Marcia's violin in its case, and, last, but not least, the two filigree bracelets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If she noticed the suppressed excitement in their manner, she did not comment upon it, but only led the way to Cecily's room without further words.
