used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
AIMSnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And there are two kitchens, mother,” Jean wrote.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
gotten under control
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
one or the other of two
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
Glenwood
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From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “And there are two kitchens, mother,” Jean wrote.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
most important element
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “And there are two kitchens, mother,” Jean wrote.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
POLLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
SouthernernounUS /ˈsʌðərnər/
an American who lives in the South
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure some Southerner started the fashion in ranch life, having the kitchen away from the main house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY AIMS AT A STAR The next letter that Jean sent home contained a full description of the dinner that evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Polly showed me them after dinner, and it made me think of home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four very large rooms that took up the ground floor of the old mansion at Glenwood, the two great drawing-rooms on either side the hall, and back of these were the Admiral’s study on one side, and the dining-room on the other.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “And there are two kitchens, mother,” Jean wrote.
