used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
house-party
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From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
of great significance or value
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
for more time
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
Marjorie
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From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
go across or through
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
post-office
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From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
cut with a saw
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
an educational institution
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
sororitynounUS /sərˈɔːrəti/
a social club for female undergraduates
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
TROOPnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A letter and a package in her post-office box on Wednesday came in prompt reply to her letter of Sunday.
Wilkinsons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As she sat at the window, she saw Wilkinsons’ machine, filled with the joyful members of the house-party, pass in the street below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GIRL SCOUT TROOP Ruth had no desire to ride back to school on the same train with the sorority girls, so she decided to wait over until Monday morning.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Ruth was no longer envious; if her scheme worked--as she felt it must--the tables would be turned; Marjorie and her friends would be begging favors of her!
produce a literary work
From this reading Besides, she had an important letter to write on Sunday evening, and she needed the quiet of her own room to compose her thoughts.
