used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
any thing at all
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
subject to appointment
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
chairmanshipnounUS /ˈtʃermənʃɪp/
the position of chairman
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading “And no wonder,” said the girl with the classic profile.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
Emily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
communicated in words
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “I had quite forgotten it.
a young female
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I had quite forgotten it.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
InvestigatesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪts/
third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
engage in
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
not any; not one
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading “And no wonder,” said the girl with the classic profile.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I had quite forgotten it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
in the near future
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
TeachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
Theosophynoun
a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, I have been so busy with my new hats and the chairmanship of a committee appointed to instruct tenement house mothers as to the best method of bringing up children, that I have had no time for anything else.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Club Investigates Theosophy “We will discuss to-day: ‘What Theosophy Really Teaches,’” said the president, as soon as she could make herself heard.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “And no wonder,” said the girl with the classic profile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You expressed an earnest wish to study it,’ Emily, and—” “Did I?” asked the girl with the dimple in her chin, looking surprised.
