used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
Catron
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From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Cora had read it, and was now re-reading it.
a small house with a single story
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
set up or found
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
made afraid
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
a brief written record
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Cora had read it, and was now re-reading it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was from Nellie Catron, and was not addressed to any one in particular.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
re-reading
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From this reading Cora had read it, and was now re-reading it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Cora had read it, and was now re-reading it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOYS AND GIRLS A half hour later the entire party at Clover Cottage sat in the cozy dining room, engaged in earnest consultation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The frightened Mrs. Robinson, and the timid Miss Steel, had finally consented to come indoors, after the situation had been described, punctuated and emphasized to them, although they really did want to put up at the hotel in the Circle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject under discussion was the note that was found dangling from the hanging lamp.
