used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
not being in a specified place
From this reading To her surprise, Claudia was absent.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
terminate
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
Claudia
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From this reading To her surprise, Claudia was absent.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
gotten under control
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
Cyr
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From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
with speed
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
an educational institution
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To her surprise, Claudia was absent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Events seemed to follow quickly one upon another.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
except if; if not
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the day after her exciting experience at St. Cyr she went to school as usual.
at the time that
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Trouble When Lorraine looked back upon those few warm days in July, she decided that they had contained more concentrated adventure than had been provided in the whole course of her life.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was an effort to do so, for she was tired, but she had a record for punctual attendance, and did not wish to break it unless under special compulsion.
