used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
anew
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
Armond
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From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
betokening
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From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
the specified day of the month
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
DIXIEnounUS /ˈdɪksi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
immediately past
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
and nothing more
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
Phil
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From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
an educational institution
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The heavy black lines marked the time as only a few days distant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was Saturday again, a week after the excursion to the Indian school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BACK TO DIXIE THERE was another mark on the kitchen calendar now; not a red star, betokening some happy event to come, but a deep black border, drawn all around the date on which Lloyd's visit was to end.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Joyce had gone down to the ranch, for Mr. Armond to criticize the drawings which she had made since the last lesson, and Lloyd, on the seat under the willows, was waiting for Phil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was to come at four, and ride over to one of the neighbouring orange groves with her.
