used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
CherbourgnounUS /ˈʃerbuːrɡ/
a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
a young female
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
the act of departing
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
McClain
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From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
on one occasion
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
and nothing more
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Tory had arrived in New York with the friends from on board the steamer that sailed from Cherbourg.
TOWERSnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, the ride into the city was not sufficiently long to cover the emotions it held for both girls.
Westhaven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had, however, spent only a single night at a hotel, leaving next morning for Westhaven, a few hours’ journey away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
a late time of life
From this reading Dorothy had been there only once as a little girl of six years old on a shopping expedition with her mother.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A CITY OF TOWERS Neither Dorothy McClain nor Victoria Drew possessed any real acquaintance with New York City.
