used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
subject to appointment
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
brassesnounUS /ˈbræsɪz/
plural of “brass” — an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
CLIENTnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
set up or found
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
GemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
coins made of gold
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
immediately past
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
swabbed
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From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
up to a particular time
From this reading The _Gem_ had been overhauled by loving hands, its decks “swabbed” and its brasses scoured till they shone like gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
utensilnounUS /juːˈtensəl/
an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading But at last everything was ready, the last utensil packed, and the last “canned heat” can crammed into its appointed place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DEATH OF A CLIENT The next few days were crowded with final preparations for the trip.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And as they stood regarding their work and realized that at last everything was finished, Mollie proposed that they all come over to her house that evening for a little farewell party, they being scheduled to start early the following morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the girls had assured themselves that there would be “nothing to do” to get ready, they found, as usual, that there was a great deal more to do than they had counted on.
