used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
adjectivesnounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪvz/
plural of “adjective” — a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
in addition
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
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 During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
well in the past; former
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
disgruntledadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
set up or found
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
Frederica
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From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
landlordsnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
real-estate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
slushyadjective
being or resembling melting snow
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
the act of using
From this reading This created a disgruntled landlord and instructed the real-estate agent in the range of adjectives disgruntled landlords can use.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
precisely as stated
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In May she was almost busy in finding houses on the lake and in the mountains for summer residents; but her traveling expenses to and from the various localities were so large that she had to apply to her man of business for an advance from her allowance.
which person or people
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Also, she found a flat for a lady with strikingly golden hair, who later departed without paying her rent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During a cold and slushy April, Frederica paid her advertising bills, and was assured that the Misses Graham would want her to engage an apartment for them in the autumn.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Spring had sauntered very slowly up the Ohio Valley that year.
