used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
account-book
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From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
Antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
basket-ball
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From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
Charlton
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From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
without stop or interruption
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
Corinne
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From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
at any time
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
the act of departing
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
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 Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
Margaret
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From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
come together
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
on one occasion
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
tennis-playing
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From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading And as for the twins, now that the excitement had subsided and nothing further on that order appeared to be forthcoming, they became frankly bored with the proceedings of their society and were claimed once more by their basket-ball and tennis-playing companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
uncommunicativeadjective
not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
From this reading Corinne grew quieter and more uncommunicative, Margaret restless and discontented.
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading For neither of them did interest in the matter ever wane.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several afternoons Corinne went alone to the Charlton Street house and sat long with Margaret, going over and over the old account-book story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INTRODUCING ALEXANDER The Antiquarian Club continued to meet two or three times a week, but for some time the meetings were not enlivened with any further discoveries.
