used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “But Miss Hull——” Janet began.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But Miss Hull——” Janet began.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
couldn't
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From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
grown-up
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From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
Janet
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From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
Phyllis
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From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
which person or people
From this reading It was Phyllis who spoke with grown-up assurance.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading “We couldn’t think of being separated, Miss Hull,” she said, with one of her winning smiles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I always believe in separating sisters,” Miss Hull made this astonishing announcement with a gentle smile.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Janet and Phyllis looked at each other, consternation written large on their faces.
