used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
dearly loved
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
Dudley
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From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
Julia
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From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
in like or similar manner
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading He was feeling prime, and Aunt Frances and Peter should look after his comfort.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
room-mate
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From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
in a serious manner
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was that she should depart on the noon train for the East, and remain as long as circumstances required.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning a telegram came for Julia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
at the time that
From this reading Major Dudley was present when she received the summons, and she immediately asked his advice.
which person or people
From this reading From its condensed message she learned that her room-mate at college, who was likewise a dear and intimate friend, had been taken seriously ill, and wanted her to come on the first train.
