used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
how long something has existed
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “At my age, too,” began Miss Helen Campbell, leaning back in her seat and folding her hands with an expression of resignation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why should not things happen at your age as well as at ours?
in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in or to or toward a former location
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “At my age, too,” began Miss Helen Campbell, leaning back in her seat and folding her hands with an expression of resignation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at your age, what?”
showing who or what does the action
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CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
the time during which someone's life continues
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dearly loved
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past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
ETC
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the feelings expressed on a person's face
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extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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come to pass
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(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
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “At my age, too,” began Miss Helen Campbell, leaning back in her seat and folding her hands with an expression of resignation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “At my age, too,” began Miss Helen Campbell, leaning back in her seat and folding her hands with an expression of resignation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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MAIDSnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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belonging to the person speaking
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why should not things happen at your age as well as at ours?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “Why should not things happen at your age as well as at ours?
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
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paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
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PINEnounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
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resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
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an educational institution
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a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why should not things happen at your age as well as at ours?
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
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be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
superintending
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Why should not things happen at your age as well as at ours?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “At your age, what, dear cousin?” demanded Wilhelmina Campbell, superintending the strapping on at the back of the car of five extra large suit cases and other paraphernalia for a long trip.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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Wilhelmina
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in the company of; together with
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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