used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
anew
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least so he reasoned.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
Betty
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From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
censuring
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From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "COME HOME!"
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
Ford'snounUS /fɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "COME HOME!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least so he reasoned.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
a particular point in time
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
non-committal
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From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading At least so he reasoned.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least so he reasoned.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a moment later he had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the other two girls to follow.
