used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
(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 Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
Edith
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From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
a young female
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
GreavesnounUS /ɡriːvz/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
Katherine
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From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
Linder
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From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
Martha
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From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Her greater interest and affection for Katherine Moore had dominated all other ideas and emotions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not intended any rudeness or indifference.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A PORTRAIT Several days later Tory Drew, accompanied by two other of her Troop of Girl Scouts, went forth to spend the morning sketching, not far from their camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
which person or people
From this reading Her companions were Edith Linder and Martha Greaves, the English Girl Guide, who was her guest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Personally Tory felt considerable embarrassment concerning her own neglect of the young English girl who had been left dependent in a measure upon her interest and friendliness.
