used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
(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 To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
coddlingverbUS /ˈkɑːdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
desirabilitynounUS /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being worthy of desiring
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
Edith
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From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
Estelle
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From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
Estelle's
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From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
a social unit living together
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
favoringverbUS /ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “favor” — promote over another
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
HELIER'S
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From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
a particular point in time
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
only a very short time before
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
ST
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From this reading ST.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
Thayne
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From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was better fortune than Estelle had dreamed of and scarcely two days passed before she realized that a kindly star was favoring her.
which person or people
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To Estelle's amazement, she proceeded to engage all the rooms, offering to pay for the privilege of having the whole house for her family.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Frances and Edith became friends on the spot; Nurse, who might have proved a problem, took an instant fancy to delicate Win and started on a course of coddling that luckily amused Win quite as much as it satisfied Nurse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HELIER'S The moment she entered Rose Villa, Mrs. Thayne heartily agreed with Frances as to its desirability.
