used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
approvesverbUS /əˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
banglenounUS /ˈbæŋɡəl/
jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading In a few moments she murmured something and disappeared.
Edith
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From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments she murmured something and disappeared.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
set up or found
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
Millicent
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From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
Millicents
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From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments she murmured something and disappeared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading In a few moments she murmured something and disappeared.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked Derrick and had conceived a genuine fondness for Edith.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In a few moments she murmured something and disappeared.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
unaffectedly
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From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The contemplated summer in France was becoming a little indefinite.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HE WENT to the Millicents’ that afternoon, the bangle in his pocket, and found Jean unaffectedly glad to see him.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Millicent had said nothing to her daughter, but her manner had been that of one who approves.
