used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
(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 GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
react verbally
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading We've started something, anyway."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
censoredadjectiveUS /ˈsensərd/
suppressed or subject to censorship
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
set up or found
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
Loup's
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From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
a full supply
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We've started something, anyway."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
precisely as stated
From this reading GREAT DAYS That very afternoon Allen composed a letter to Paul Loup's concert manager--advised and censored by the girls, of course--and they all rode off to town to mail it in time to catch the four o'clock outgoing mail.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let's hope that we can finish it," added Grace, dubiously.
We've
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From this reading We've started something, anyway."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Now," said Mollie, as, this duty well performed, they started back to the ranch, "I feel better.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They did not expect an answer to this epistle within ten days, and in the meantime they found plenty to keep them busy around the ranch.
