used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading TAH-NU-NU'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
how
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From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
the literary culture
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
Lucia
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From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
TAH-NU-NU'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAH-NU-NU'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
Vic
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From this reading Vic grew more and more uneasy, and did not try to conceal it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not able to understand how her mother maintained such an external appearance of self-possession.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Santa Lucia seemed to be under a cloud, in spite of the bright June weather.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish we had two letters a day from them," she exclaimed for the third or fourth time.
