used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
a quantity of money
From this reading Her family received her with a certain amount of respect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her family received her with a certain amount of respect.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
ConcernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her family received her with a certain amount of respect.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
Harmon's
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From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
Harriet
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From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
as might be expected
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her family received her with a certain amount of respect.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her family received her with a certain amount of respect.
an educational institution
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
Seaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
symposiumsnounUS /sɪmˈpoʊziəmz/
plural of “symposium” — a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
accept gladly
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first term had indeed been an epoch in her life, and though the holidays were naturally welcome, she felt that she could look forward with pleasure to the next session of school.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had left Miss Harmon's little school, and next term were expecting, with some apprehension, a governess whom Aunt Harriet had recommended.
Winona
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From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Concerns a Camera Winona went home at Christmas with a whole world of new experiences to call her own.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger ones listened enviously to her accounts of hockey matches and symposiums, and began to wish Fate had wafted their fortunes to Seaton.
