used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A ball!
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
Archie
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From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “A ball!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
put or send forth
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
funniestadjectiveUS /ˈfʌniəst/
superlative of “funny” — arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
the sound of laughing
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
Marion
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From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
with speed
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
recurring again and again
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
Rowland
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From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
a special situation
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had cast repeated startling glances at Marion, calling her observation while he was so engaged.
which person or people
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Marion, seated at a distance with a book held up in front of her face, gave way now and then to little bursts of laughter, which she quickly repressed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was infinitely ludicrous to Marion that any one should pretend to advise Mrs. Rowland, a woman of that age; but Eddy, she thought, played his part to perfection, and it was the funniest thing in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is not Archie, I am sure, who would like a ball,” said Mrs. Rowland from the sofa, where Eddy had been sitting by her, in an attitude of respectful adoration for some time.
