used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
(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 But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
react verbally
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
ASSISTSnounUS /əˈsɪsts/
plural of “assist” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
Brett
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From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
gotten under control
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
the act of departing
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
divisible by two
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
GOODRICH
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From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
immediately past
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
mail-box
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From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
Marcia
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From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
Minerva's
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From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
not any; not one
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
postmarkedverbUS /ˈpoʊstmɑːrkt/
past form of “postmark” — stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
only a very short time before
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
on a floor above
From this reading At last one morning the mail-box contained a letter postmarked from Pennsylvania, and Marcia carried it upstairs two steps at a time.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from the major.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MAJOR GOODRICH ASSISTS During the week following Aunt Minerva's departure, the two girls had a busy life, taking charge of the unaccustomed tasks of housekeeping.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And even Captain Brett could scarcely conceal his impatience as the days went by and no answer came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with all their absorbing occupations, the three were waiting on tiptoe of expectation for a reply from Major Goodrich.
