used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
ColternounUS /ˈkoʊltər/
a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
Colter's
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From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
apart from; not including
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
in a free manner
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
Jeanette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
Marshall'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
not any; not one
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
open-airadjective
in the open air
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
PREPARATIONnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In one sense the club was not private, since the invitations were general; however, no one was admitted except by invitation and the prizes in the various contests were offered by the club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Against her stepmother she felt no less prejudice, nevertheless circumstances compelling them to spend a good deal of time together, freely Jeanette accepted such aid as she was able to receive.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PREPARATION The next few weeks were curious, puzzling weeks in Jeanette Colter's life experience.
in or at the place that
From this reading About twelve miles from the Rainbow Ranch was a large country club where outdoor entertainments took place.
which person or people
From this reading After John Marshall's disclosure of the original plan, Mr. Colter was invited to become a member of the committee who were to have charge of the preparations for an open-air field day.
