used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
Frieda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
the literary culture
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
not any; not one
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about four o'clock in the afternoon, six days after the Princess' ball, and although it was raining and a cold, disagreeable afternoon, Ruth, Olive and Frieda had gone forth on another sight-seeing pilgrimage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two cousins, Jack and Jean, were alone in their sitting room in their hotel in Rome.
at the time that
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If that is true I could wish for my own part that the Rainbow mine had never been discovered."
the act of creating written works
From this reading Jack had been writing letters, but had ceased and gone over to stand by the window when Jean began her conversation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LEAVING ROME "I AM sorry, Jean, that you think no one could care for me for myself, and that it is my money that is my sole attraction.
