used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
in addition
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
without doubt or question
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
take in solid food
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
envelopingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈveləpɪŋ/
surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
to or in any or all places
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
a social unit living together
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
foodsnounUS /fuːdz/
plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
and nothing more
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
express in words
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Regina duly received the promised card or diet sheet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
carry out
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
precisely as stated
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
at the time that
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its directions were many and explicit; it not only gave the foods which she might eat, but also the foods which she might not eat, the drinks she might take and the drinks she might not take, and it gave the weights of each portion and the number of each special biscuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Acting according to the instructions from the specialist, Regina had ordered a sufficient quantity of the specially prepared diet biscuits which were part of the _regime_, and it occurred to her, when the parcel arrived a little later than the diet sheet reached her, that she would have to account to her husband and family for the startling change in her diet.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading I may say that she took it from its enveloping wrapper with a certain feeling of mystery akin to awe, and she studied its items carefully.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ROUND EVERYWHERE Young eyes see so clearly that we must often be very thankful that young people do not have the deciding voice in our lives.
