used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
Barnabas
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From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
Barry
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From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
a youthful male person
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
the act of departing
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
elateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
for more time
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
Ned
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From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
not any; not one
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
try to get or reach
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
carry out
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
propel through the air
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took Isabel nearly a month to throw off the effect of her aunt's angry departure.
touredverbUS /tʊrd/
past form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Isabel had not kept her engagement with Ned Hartley the morning after the trouble; but the next day and for days following she toured in the machine with the elate boy and his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
which person or people
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At the end of that time the cheery French woman arrived to take the place of Mrs. Grace, who had gone from the town to St. Barnabas.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt glad that Mrs. Grace would be at the far side of the continent before the coming of Philip Barry.
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 Still later, Isabel heard with strange relief that her aunt no longer enjoyed California and was about to seek excitement in New York.
