used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
in actual fact
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
(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 But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
(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 But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
GENEVIEVE
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From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
Genevieve's
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From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
the act of departing
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
Quentina
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From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
have in common
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
Sunbridge
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From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A big box was to go to the Six Star Ranch, and a smaller one to Quentina.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GENEVIEVE GOES TO BOSTON December was a busy month, indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading To Genevieve it seemed actually to be one whirl of study, lessons, practice, and examinations, leaving oh, so little time for Christmas gifts and plans.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mrs. Kennedy was to ask Mr. Jones to let Quentina come to Sunbridge to school the next winter, and share Genevieve's room, as Mrs. Kennedy's guest.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, better than all, Mr. Jones was to have a letter from Mrs. Kennedy which would--Genevieve was sure--carry a wonderful happiness to Quentina.
