used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
(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 For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
true confidential information
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
divisible by two
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
every person
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
Frieda
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From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
Frieda's
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From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
HALLOWE'ENnounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
ten 10s
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
and nothing more
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
an educational institution
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Everyone jumped up excitedly at the news of Frieda's disappearance and at the interpretation which Ruth gave to the occurrence.
the act of using
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were aware, too, of the fact that the Japanese fete had been given to raise money to support her, and it was common knowledge that over a hundred dollars had been cleared.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But only the Scouts themselves knew the details: that, after five weeks' board had been paid in advance, Frieda had been given fifteen dollars, which she was to use for her ticket home on Thanksgiving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
which person or people
From this reading For all the girls in the school--even those who were not Scouts--knew about Frieda Hammer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The meeting which Miss Allen had begun with such formality ended in a turmoil.
