used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
(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 Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
in addition
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
behooved
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From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
Ellen
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From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
Ellen's
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From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
frictionlessadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪkʃənləs/
lacking all friction
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
the act of departing
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
highest in quality
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
immediately past
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
engage in
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
make reference to
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
Riley'snounUS /ˈraɪliz/
possessive form of “riley” — United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
Rosie
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From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
sakesnounUS /seɪks/
plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
in a strange manner
From this reading The approaching separation did not bring Rosie any closer to Ellen nor Ellen any closer to her, but it made them both strangely considerate of one another and also a little shy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
TEACHERnounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The time for discussion of any subject that might prove unpleasant to Ellen was past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the week that elapsed before Ellen's departure, she was careful not to mention George Riley's name.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ellen was going, never to return--at any rate, never as one of them in the sense that she had been one of them and, for their own sakes as well as for hers, it behooved them all to make those last days as frictionless as possible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE GREATEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD Rosie kept her promise faithfully.
