used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading WANT OF CHARITY.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
dearly loved
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
immediately past
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WANT OF CHARITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
an educational institution
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
in the near future
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She spoke to them in her usual pleasant tone, but perceived that they were embarrassed, and, more annoyed than she liked to show, she passed on alone.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading WANT OF CHARITY.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
which person or people
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On her way to school, she met two or three of the girls of her own class, who were talking, but who stopped as soon as she came within hearing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before she reached the Academy, she heard Lionel talking in a loud tone to a group around the steps, and at last heard the words:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LITTLE did May realize how soon her schoolmates would have occasion for charity toward one dear to her as her own right hand.
