used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
divisible by two
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
how
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From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
not any; not one
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
reviewersnounUS /riˈvjuːərz/
plural of “reviewer” — someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
SettlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
Shirley
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From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had been impatiently awaiting the arrival of the newspapers from "home," for so much depended on this first effort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
tyronoun
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tell me, what do the papers say?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Settling herself comfortably back in the carriage, Shirley questioned Jefferson with eagerness, even anxiety.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She knew her book had been praised in some quarters, and her publishers had written her that the sales were bigger every day, but she was curious to learn how it had been received by the reviewers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In truth, it had been no slight achievement for a young writer of her inexperience, a mere tyro in literature, to attract so much attention with her first book.
