used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
(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 She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the morning she went back to Sunbridge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
ButterfieldsnounUS /ˈbʌtərfildz/
plural of “butterfield” — English architect who designed many churches (1814-1900)
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
dinnerless
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From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
put on clothes
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
ELSIE
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From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
set up or found
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
Genevieve
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From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
a social unit living together
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning she went back to Sunbridge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the house she found Miss Chick ill.
moneylessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnilɪs/
not based on the possession of money
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning she went back to Sunbridge.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Her cold, and her fright over Genevieve, had sent her into a high fever; and Mrs. Kennedy was scarcely less ill herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
in the near future
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
Sunbridge
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From this reading In the morning she went back to Sunbridge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
well-orderedadjective
ordered well
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the morning she went back to Sunbridge.
at the time that
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A BROWN DRESS FOR ELSIE Christmas, for Genevieve, was not a happy time that year; and when the day was over she tried to forget it as soon as possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had stayed all night with the Butterfields--which had not been unalloyed joy; for, though they obviously tried to be kind to her, yet they could not help showing that they regarded her sudden appearance among them, dinnerless and moneyless, as most extraordinary, and certainly very upsetting to the equanimity of a well-ordered household.
