used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At recess she managed to corner Madge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
Cara
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From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The message caused her considerable wonderment.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The message caused her considerable wonderment.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At recess she managed to corner Madge.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
Madge
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From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At recess she managed to corner Madge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The message caused her considerable wonderment.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
other's
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From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading At recess she managed to corner Madge.
an educational institution
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
try to get or reach
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At recess she managed to corner Madge.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only natural that Madge and Cara, sharing their delightful secret, should seek each other’s company, somewhat to the exclusion of other friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
which person or people
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They did not mean to be aloof, but always there were many private matters which they wished to discuss.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The message caused her considerable wonderment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In school they passed a great many notes and one of these, which read: “Did you get the spade?” was accidentally intercepted by Enid Burnett who thought it intended for her.
