used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
ASSOCIATIONSnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
Cecil
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From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
go away from a place
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
on one occasion
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
for a short time
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading She had telegraphed a number of friends to join her and shortly expected to fill Rainbow Castle with guests.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the bedrooms once occupied by the old Ranch Girls the new Ranch Girls were arranging their possessions.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading ASSOCIATIONS The windows of the Rainbow Lodge stood open to the sun and wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Perry, who did not desire to continue a guest of Peter Stevens, nor to leave Cecil in order to return to her Long Island home, had been delighted with the opportunity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet only a week had gone by since their decision to rent the big house and already it was being prepared to receive tenants.
