used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
in the past
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
(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 Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
CHUMnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading DAISY'S "CHUM."
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
Conway
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From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
DAISY'SnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading DAISY'S "CHUM."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
entertainersnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/
plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
Hugh
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From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
Ned
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From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
not any; not one
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
an educational institution
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
hard to endure
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading GERTRUDE looked from one to the other, listening and trying to comprehend in quick succession the different statements of her various entertainers.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Conway had got so friendly over his interesting news that he ceased to feel Gertrude quite such a stranger, and now began telling her about their school, to which he, Ned, and Hugh went daily by train, and which ought to have begun a week ago, but had been postponed owing to a scare of illness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Daisy said no word, but she followed all that was said with keen interest, her dark face changing and varying as one after another gave out their opinions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you got your books together?" asked Mollie.
