used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
highly skilled
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
Arden
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From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
clothing in general
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
Dorothy
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From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
JurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
rôle
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(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
a particular situation
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
Sim
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From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
Sim's
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From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
and nothing more
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
skillfullyadverbUS /ˈskɪlfəli/
with skill
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
in a swift manner
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
the act of testing something
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Sim, Terry, and Dot, in varying positions of comfort, were perched around her.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Events had been too exciting to warrant “time out” for Dorothy to change from her traveling clothes, so she simply kicked off her shoes and gave Althea the keys to her bags.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trial by Jury Sim’s library was an ideal room for the girls to carry out their plan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
in or at the place that
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Seated at a large desk, where Sim’s father often worked at night, Arden assumed the rôle of judge, or lawyer, they were not quite sure which.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading The unpacking would be accomplished swiftly and skillfully with everything put neatly away and any wrinkles completely ironed out.
