used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
in the past
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
CalfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading "Calf love!" she summed it up.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
CuriouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
didn't
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From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
Edith's
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From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
Eleanor
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
the act of departing
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Calf love!" she summed it up.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
Maurice
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From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
not any; not one
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
express in words
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading "Calf love!" she summed it up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Calf love!" she summed it up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he didn't say so; no matter what his thoughts were, he was always kind to Eleanor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Curiously enough, though Edith's mother did not recognize what was going on between "the children," Eleanor did.
at the time that
From this reading When she came back to Mercer, a week later, she overflowed about it to Maurice.
a late time of life
From this reading "She didn't look down on that kind of love seven years ago," he thought, cynically.
