used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
Arden
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From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at Arden but included Sim and Terry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked at Arden but included Sim and Terry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
a young female
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading She looked at Arden but included Sim and Terry.
the literary culture
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at Arden but included Sim and Terry.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A message for me?"
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked at Arden but included Sim and Terry.
Sim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
being of use or service
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
waitressesnounUS /ˈweɪtrəsɪz/
plural of “waitress” — a woman waiter
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
which person or people
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hardly realizing the good fortune that had come to them so unexpectedly, and while they were rejoicing over their letters and the prospects of the Thanksgiving holidays, with dances in the offing, Arden, Terry, and Sim saw one of the college messengers making her way toward them through a throng of other students.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have a message for you," said this girl, without smiling.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For the messengers were young women who, like the waitresses, were working their way through Cedar Ridge by making themselves useful to the dean.
