used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
betook
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From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
Felton
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From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
Olive's
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From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
others
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From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
an educational institution
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
to-day
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From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
precisely as stated
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From whom?" asked Olive, very much surprised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Felton had prepared herself to sympathize with Olive's trials, and seemed quite provoked to think she had not had any.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mr. Felton inquired whether she had found the school pleasant, and on being answered in the affirmative, mildly remarked that some people found things agreeable, and others made them so, after which he finished his supper without another word, and then betook himself to his newspaper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There has been a piano sent here for you to-day," said Ruth as they adjourned to the parlor.
