used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
It's
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From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
Kenneth
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From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
m'm
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From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
a female domestic
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
Steell
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From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "It's just come, m'm," said the maid, holding out the thin envelope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Oh, it's from Kenneth!" exclaimed Ray excitedly, throwing down her muff and running to look over her sister's shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Eagerly, breathlessly, Helen tore open the cablegram.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was late Saturday afternoon and she had been with Ray and Mr. Steell to see some paintings--a private view of a remarkable collection of old masters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After having tea at the Plaza they had taken a brisk walk through the Park, the lawyer insisting that the exercise would do them good.
