used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
any thing at all
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
Colonna
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From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
dearly loved
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
one or the other of two
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
Frieda
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From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
a small worthless amount
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
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 "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
and nothing more
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
Ralston
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From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
express in words
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With a surprise that she did not pretend to hide Jack Ralston turned to look at her friend.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Olive asked a week after the unfortunate accident at the Rainbow Mine.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
won't
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From this reading AN UNFORTUNATE DISCUSSION "BUT why won't either Jean or Frieda come with us?"
produce a literary work
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
the day immediately before today
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
but in spite of that
From this reading You see she only heard yesterday of the death of the old Prince and though she does not feel that the Princess will be exactly inconsolable (he was so much older and they thought so differently about many things), yet of course Jean has to say that she is dreadfully sorry and is there anything she can do and all that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought I had explained to you, dear," she protested, "that Jean said she felt it her duty to write a long letter of sympathy to the Princess Colonna.
